Measuring Glomerular Filtration Rate with Cystatin C and β-Trace Protein in Children with Spina Bifida

Abstract

Only cystatin C served as a suitable marker to estimate glomerular filtration rate in patients with spina bifida. Cystatin C proved to be a superior marker in patients with spina bifida. In the control group the Schwartz formula was comparable to cystatin C and beta-trace protein, although cystatin C remained superior.