Cystatin C is a relatively small protein that is filtered from the blood by the kidneys and broken down at a constant rate. A cystatin C test may be used to screen for and monitor kidney dysfunction in special cases.
What is a renal function panel? The renal panel is a blood test that helps assess kidney health. Learn more about the components of a renal panel and how the test is taken and interpreted.
Describes how tests for aminoglycoside antibiotics such as gentamicin, tobramycin or amikacin are used, when these tests are ordered, and what the results might mean
Beta-2 microglobulin (B2M) is a protein in blood that is filtered by the kidneys, Elevated B2M levels in blood and/or urine could indicate decreased kidney function.
