Prediction of glomerular filtration rate in renal transplant recipients: cystatin C or Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation?

Abstract

MDRD equation is equivalent to Cys C measurement in renal transplant recipients. As availability of MDRD is superior to Cys C, we recommend GFR estimation using the MDRD equation. Nevertheless, Cys C may serve as a confirmation test of high MDRD estimates in patients with well-functioning grafts because of superior accuracy in these patients.