Cystatin C LabCorp

This Cystatin C test from Defy Medical helps assess your kidney function, which can explain symptoms like fatigue, swelling, and shortness of breath, potentially identifying early kidney problems.

Finding the cause(s) of:

• Fatigue: This test checks kidney function, as poor kidney health can lead to a buildup of waste products causing tiredness.
• Kidney function decline: Cystatin C is a direct measure of how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood.
• Loss of appetite: Declining kidney function can cause a buildup of toxins affecting appetite.
• Nausea: Poor kidney function can lead to waste buildup causing nausea.
• Shortness of breath: Kidney problems can lead to fluid buildup in the lungs causing breathing difficulties.
• Swelling: Poor kidney function can cause fluid retention leading to swelling, especially in the legs and ankles.