Calculus Analysis
| Source |
Calculus |
| Mnemonic |
STONE |
| Specimen Requirements |
Mininum size is 1.5 mm x 1.5 mm |
| Specimen Handling |
Submit in a clean, dry, closed container. No formalin added.
RECORD source. |
| Additional Information |
If more than one stone is received, the additional stone will be kept for 3 months.
If Calculus or Stone X-ray Crystallography is requested, see Calculus X-ray Crystallography. Note: test will be accepted from Nephrologist/Urologist/or Specialist Physician only. |
| Testing Location |
Chemistry-DSC |
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| Testing Frequency |
Monday to Friday |
| Alternate Name(s) |
Kidney Stone, Renal Stone, Stone Analysis |
| Reference Interval |
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