Evaluation of clinical factors associated with discordant estimated glomerular filtration rate values determined from creatinine vs cystatin C
Cautious interpretation is recommended when estimating renal function from serum creatinine alone in patients with conditions associated with loss of muscle mass, including weight loss, cancer, hemiplegia, and immobility.
Authors
- David E. Nix (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9440-465X)
- Alan S. Wayne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9952-459X)
- Brian L. Erstad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8909-9921)
- S.Y. Tsai
Institutions
- University of Arizona (US)
- Banner - University Medical Center Tucson (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
- Published
- 2025-04-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ajhp/zxaf097
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00