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Urine Cystine Excretion Rate
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What this test measures
1This section shows the biological marker/agent measured by this diagnostic test. Each marker/agent opens its own page with related conditions. Detailed reference ranges are shown separately in the Reference ranges and concentrations section below, so they are not repeated here.
Reference ranges and concentrations
3These ranges are pulled from the existing EH diagnostic-test reference range tables. They can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, sample type and clinical situation.
| Biological marker/agent / concentration | Reference range | Unit | Age | Gender | Category / test group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urine Cystine Excretion Rate | 0 – 38.1 | mg/24hrs | Adult ( > 16y) | Both | Urine Studies / Urinalysis |
| Urine Cystine Excretion Rate | 2.15 – 3.35 | mg/24hrs | 2wks - 2mo | Both | Urine Studies / Urinalysis |
| Urine Cystine Excretion Rate | 5 – 31 | mg/24hrs | Child (5 - 12y) | Both | Urine Studies / Urinalysis |
Tip: scroll sideways on small screens to see all columns. Ranges are educational only and must be interpreted by a qualified clinician.
Conditions where linked markers may be increased or decreased
3This section links the test's biological markers/agents to related conditions. It is a browsing guide, not a diagnosis.
Markers often decreased in
1Related disease pages directly linked to this test
3These are direct diagnostic-test-to-condition links stored in the EH database.
Full article / legacy information
Urine Cystine Excretion Rate
Summary References
Treatments:
1. http://www.medicinenet.com/cystinuria/article.htm
2. http://www.clinchem.org/cgi/content/full/51/4/787
3. http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0081106.jsp
4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11458118
5. http://www.jbc.org/content/54/2/171.full.pdf
6. http://www.muschealth.com/lab/content.aspx?id=150247
7. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000346.htm