eGFR (Cystatin C)

✓ Estimates your eGFR value.
✓ Provides insight into how your kidneys are doing.
✓ Clear report in English about your values.

175 SEK

Paid on site

Description

eGFR, which is short for estimated glomerular filtration rate, is good for assessing kidney function. It estimates the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) using formulas based on the plasma concentration of creatinine and/or cystatin C and their mean value.

In this test, eGFR is estimated based on the value of Cystatin C, with a low estimate of eGFR, Cystatin C is high, which means impaired kidney function.

This is how it works: The test is a blood test that is carried out at the selected sampling unit.

Sample response: You normally have a response within 6 banking days after taking the sample. The test answer is sent digitally to your e-mail. Together with your test results, you will receive a report in Swedish about your values and the doctor's comment.

Remember: Bring valid identification with you when taking the sample.

Locations that offer the test:

Stockholm, Vasagatan 9, Metro entrance (T-banenedgång)

Information

What does an elevated or low value of eGFR(CysC) mean?

It is normal to have a high eGFR value. If the value is low, it means that Cystatin C is elevated, which indicates impaired kidney function.

The value of Cystatin C can, however, be affected by other factors such as e.g. an untreated hyperthyroidism and cortisone treatments.

Low values of Cystatin C can occur when the thyroid gland is underfunctioning, which in turn leads to an elevated value of Cystatin C and can then falsely indicate impaired kidney function.

Health marker

eGFR(CysC)

Symptoms of reduced kidney function

The symptoms of chronic kidney failure, or chronic kidney failure, develop slowly. They can only appear when kidney function becomes so impaired that waste products begin to accumulate in the blood, then they can express themselves like this:

✓ Loss of appetite
✓ Nausea
✓ Vomiting
✓ Fatigue
✓ Itching
✓ Impaired muscle strength

The marker eGFR(CysC) is also estimated in Stor Hälsokontroll Man and Stor Hälsokontroll Kvinna.

This is how the test works

The sampling is performed by experienced staff at one of our clinics in Stockholm and Gothenburg. Test results and (including any travel certificate) are sent digitally via e-mail.