Where Cystatin C is reported
| Condition | Direction | Compared against | Associated symptoms | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic Kidney Disease | ↑ elevated | higher CV/CKD risk vs lower-risk individuals | — | Taglieri et al. 2009 |
Frequently asked questions
In which conditions is Cystatin C altered?
In the OSMF atlas Cystatin C is reported in Chronic Kidney Disease. It is elevated in 1 across 1 entries.
Is there a standard clinical test for Cystatin C?
The atlas entries for Cystatin C do not carry a LOINC code, which usually means the marker was measured with research assays or study-specific methods rather than a routine clinical panel.
Is one abnormal Cystatin C result diagnostic?
No single biomarker result is diagnostic of any of these conditions. Findings reflect group averages from published cohorts with substantial overlap between patients and controls.
Cite this page
Open Source Medicine Foundation. (2026). Cystatin C across conditions: biomarker evidence. OSMF Research Tracker. Retrieved October 7, 2026, from https://research.opensourcemed.info/biomarkers/markers/cystatin-c.html
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-03 · Browse: Biomarker Index · All marker pages · Biomarker Atlas
Disclaimer: Educational synthesis of peer-reviewed research; not medical advice. Findings are group-level and vary with study design. Discuss any result with a qualified clinician.