Laboratory Services
Kidney Stone Analysis
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Test Description |
Kidney Stone Analysis
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Synonym(s) |
Calculi Stone Analysis; Calculus (Stone) Analysis; Prostatic Stones; Renal Calculi; Urinary Calculi |
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Test ID |
KIDST
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General Information |
Useful for managing patients with recurrent renal calculi Upon arrival in the performing laboratory, all stone specimens and the containers they are received in will be inspected. Prior to analysis, stones must be clean and dry. If the stone, or its container, has any amount of moisture, blood, or foreign material present, the laboratory will add the STNPC and perform cleaning and drying of the specimen at an additional charge |
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Specimen Type |
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Specimen Requirements |
Sterile Container |
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Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
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Minimum Sample Volume |
Entire stone |
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Required Information |
Specimen source is required |
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Stability |
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Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability |
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Methodology |
Infrared Spectrum Analysis |
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Estimated TAT |
2-4 days |
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Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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Retention |
7 days |
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CPT Code(s) |
82365 |
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Reference Range |
The presence of a kidney stone is abnormal. A quantitative report will be provided after analysis. |
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Reflex Conditions |
STNPC: Stone Processing Charge |
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Performing Lab |
Mayo |
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LOINC Code(s) |
40787-4, 31208-2, 9795-6 |
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Additional Information |