Cystatin C is used for ?: (A) Diagnosis of acute renal failure, (B) Transplant survival, (C) Sepsis, (D) Pancreatitis
Answer is A. Refer to question no 242(explanation is given there ) Cystatin C or cystatin 3, a protein encoded by the CST3 gene, is mainly used as a biomarker of kidney function. Recently, it has been studied for its role in predicting new-onset or deteriorating cardiovascular disease. It also seems to play a role in brain disorders involving amyloid, such as Alzheimer's disease. Ref Harrison20th edition pg 287