Clinical usefulness of cystatin C for the estimation of glomerular filtration rate in type 1 diabetes: reproducibility and accuracy compared with standard measures and iohexol clearance. (Original Article: Emerging Treatments and Technologies)

Authors :: Tan, G.D.
Lewis, A.V.
James, T.J.
Altmann, P.
Taylor, R.P.
Levy, J.C.
Source :: Diabetes Care. November 2002, Vol. 25 Issue 11, p2004, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: OBJECTIVE -- Assessment and follow-up of early renal dysfunction is important in diabetic nephropathy. Plasma creatinine is insensitive for a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) >50 ml/mm and creatinine clearance is [...]

Subjects :: Glomerular filtration rate -- Measurement
Diabetic nephropathies -- Development and progression
Health
Development and progression
Measurement

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