Description
This test assesses metabolic factors associated with metabolic syndrome (metS) and type II diabetes. The test includes cystatin C creatinine and eGFR to assess renal damage. Cystatin C offers a better assessment of glomerular filtration than serum creatinine or eGFR alone. 1,5-anhydroglucitol (Glycomark®), which indicates frequent hyperglycemic events over the past two weeks, gives a better indication of hyperglycemic episodes than HbA1C., which estimates average blood glucose concentration over the past 3 months. The primary adipokines associated with insulin sensitivity and hepatic fatty acid metabolism are also assessed.
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Enzymatic
Enzyme Immunoassay
When should I use
Consider in cases with:
Excess abdominal adiposity or body mass index (BMI) >30
High triglycerides or need for cholesterol medication
Low HDL cholesterol or need for cholesterol medication
Hypertension or need for hypertension medication
Fasting Glucose > 100 mg/dL
Family or personal history of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol or type II diabetes
Personal history of chronic inflammatory disease
Other Details
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