Accuracy of GFR predictive equations in renal transplantation: validation of a new turbidimetric cystatin C assay on Architect c8000.
Clin Biochem
; 45(1-2): 151-3, 2012 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-22079396
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate the Sentinel-PETIA cystatin C on Architect c8000 analyzer. DESIGN ANDMETHODS:
We assessed analytical performances and clinical relevance by comparison with a reference isotopic method in kidney transplant recipients.RESULTS:
This assay exhibited reliable precision and was close to the non standardized Siemens-PENIA method. All tested equations allowed reliable assessment of GFR.CONCLUSIONS:
Cystatin C improved GFR determination at the critical level of 60 mL/min/1.73 m². New formulas might be necessary after IFCC standardization.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transplante de Rim
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Cistatina C
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Taxa de Filtração Glomerular
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Nefelometria e Turbidimetria
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article