A 55-year-old female is seen in the physician’s office for an elevated blood pressure. She reports that there is a family history of kidney disease. A Cystatin C test is performed.
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What will be an ideal response?
Index: Cystatin C, Blood
Code(s): 82610 Cystatin C
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Change the percents to fractions. 175% =
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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