AnMed Laboratory Services

         

Calculi, Urinary  (STONE ANAL)

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