Cystatin C Levels - Kidney Screening Test in Berkhamsted
Nearest clinic: Dermazest, Beaconsfield, 11 miles away. £39.00, results in minutes, no GP referral needed. This test is not in stock in Berkhamsted right now.
Next appointment: today at 09:30 at Oakleigh Pharmacy
Cystatin C Levels - Kidney Screening
The Cystatin C test measures the level of cystatin C protein in your blood, a reliable marker of how well your kidneys are filtering waste. Unlike creatinine-based tests, cystatin C is not affected by muscle mass, diet, or body composition, making it a more accurate measure of kidney function for a wider range of people. A simple blood sample is all that is needed, with no fasting required.
Who Should Get Tested?
Kidney disease often progresses silently, showing no symptoms until significant damage has occurred. Among UK adults aged 35 and over, 22% have some stage of chronic kidney disease. You should consider a Cystatin C test if you experience persistent fatigue, swelling in the hands or feet, changes in urine output or colour, or unexplained weight changes. The test is particularly valuable for people where standard creatinine tests may be unreliable, including the elderly, children, those with very high or low muscle mass, amputees, and people with liver cirrhosis or severe obesity.
Understanding Your Results
| Age | Normal | Elevated | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | Below 1.0 mg/L | 1.0 to 1.2 mg/L | Above 1.2 mg/L |
| 18 to 50 | Below 1.2 mg/L | 1.2 to 1.4 mg/L | Above 1.4 mg/L |
| Over 50 | Below 1.4 mg/L | 1.4 to 1.6 mg/L | Above 1.6 mg/L |
Elevated cystatin C levels suggest your kidneys may not be filtering waste efficiently. Your clinic team will explain your result and recommend further investigation or lifestyle changes if needed.
Nearest clinics offering this test
These clinics have Cystatin C Levels - Kidney Screening in stock. Choose one to see appointment times.
Dermazest
Revive (top floor), 9 Penn Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2PT
11 miles from Berkhamsted
Oakleigh Pharmacy
Dellata House, Uxbridge Road, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB10 0LU
17 miles from Berkhamsted
Pearl Chemist Wimbledon
80 Wimbledon High Street, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5EG
28 miles from Berkhamsted
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