Managing patients with recurrent renal calculi (kidney stones) The composition of urinary stones may vary from a simple crystal to a complex mixture containing several different species of crystals. The composition of the nidus (center) may be entirely different from that of the peripheral layers. Eighty percent of patients with kidney stones have a history of recurrent stone formation. Knowledge of stone composition can be useful to guide therapy of patients with recurrent stone formation.
Specimen Type
Other
Container
Sterile
Collection Instructions
Sources: Bladder Passed Stone, Prostate, Urethra, Urinary Tract, Kidney, Left Kidney, Right Kidney, Renal, Left Renal, Right Renal, Ureter, Left Ureter, Right Ureter Upon arrival in the performing laboratory, all stone specimens and the containers in which they are received will be inspected. Prior to analysis, stones must be clean and dry. Container/Tube: Sterile specimen container Volume: Entire dried calculi specimen Transport Temperature: Room Temperature Collection Instructions: 1. Prepare specimen per Patient Collection Instructions for Kidney Stones in Special Instructions. 2. Do not place stone directly in a bag. If specimen is received in a bag, either transfer stone into a screw-capped, plastic container or place bag containing stone in a screw-capped, plastic container.
