Cystatin C serum levels in healthy children are related to age, gender, and pubertal stage

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Niels Ziegelasch · Leipzig University

Mandy Vogel · Leipzig University

Eva Müller · Leipzig University

Nadin Tremel · Leipzig University

Anne Jurkutat · Leipzig University

Markus Löffler

Nicolas Terliesner · University Hospital Leipzig

Abstract

CysC levels depend on age, gender, and height, especially during infancy and puberty. We recommend the use of age- and gender-specific reference values for CysC serum levels for estimating kidney function in clinical practice.

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Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Birth, Development, and Health

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Published in: Pediatric Nephrology

Volume 34, Issue 3, pp. 449-457

DOI: 10.1007/s00467-018-4087-z

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Cystatin C serum levels in healthy children are related to age, gender, and pubertal stage

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