Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Renal Stone Analysis
Renal Stone Analysis
Stone
| Test | Renal Stone Analysis |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | Renal calculi |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Stone |
| Clinical Indication | Stone analysis is performed to determine its chemical composition and is very important in determining the pathophysiology and choice of treatment. Nephrolithiasis (stone formation in the kidneys) is a recurrent condition with significant morbidity. |
| Specimen Type | Stone |
| Sample type | Stone |
| Minimum Volume | 10mg |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 3 days |
| Laboratory | HSL Analytics LLP 60 Whitfield Street London W1T 4EU 020 344 72957 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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