American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 40, Issue 2 , Pages 221-226 , August 2002

Serum cystatin C is superior to serum creatinine as a marker of kidney function: A meta-analysis

Received 11 February 2002 ,Revised 4 April 2002 ,Accepted 4 April 2002.

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doi: 10.1053/ajkd.2002.34487

American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 40, Issue 2 , Pages 221-226 , August 2002

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