Cystatin C Blood Test

Has a previous kidney test shown a low or borderline eGFR, but you take creatine, train intensely, or have a high muscle mass?

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
2
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Cystatin C
  • eGFRcys

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
2
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

2 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Kidney health

  • Cystatin C
  • eGFRcys

About this test

Has a previous kidney test shown a low or borderline eGFR, but you take creatine, train intensely, or have a high muscle mass?

Standard kidney tests usually estimate kidney function using creatinine, which can be affected by muscle mass, exercise, and creatine supplements. This advanced test uses cystatin C instead, giving you another estimate of how well your kidneys are working when a creatinine-based result may be misleading.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 7.9/10

    2 biomarkers, placing it in the 57th percentile of liver kidney tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 6.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 4.8/10

    £149.00 against a median of £112.00 for the 20 similarly sized liver kidney tests we track (+33%).

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