Calculi, Urinary  (STONE ANAL)
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Synonyms:
| Kidney Stone, Renal Calculus |
Specimen: | Calculi; submitted completely dry in a screw capped container. |
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Collection: | Specimens should not be submitted in liquid (formalin, urine, blood, etc), in gauze, filters, taped, or on Q-tips. There will be delay in analyzing and reporting specimens not received completely dry.
Maintain specimen at room temperature. |
Rejection Criteria: | Improper labeling. |
Reference Range: | Percentage of interior and exterior layers; see interpretive report |
Methodology: | Optical microscopy |
Test Use: | Evaluate stone composition, metabolic factors affecting stone formation; work up nephrolithiasis |
Additional Information: | There will be delay in analyzing and reporting specimens not received completely dry. Do not submit in gauze, filters, taped, or on Q-tips. |
Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to LabCorp. LabCorp test # 120790. |
Testing Facility: | LabCorp |