Kidney Stone Analysis STONE
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Kidney Stone Analysis |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Calculus Analysis |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
Managing patients with recurrent renal calculi (kidney stones) |
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 |
Transport Instructions |
Room Temperature |
Specimen Stability |
365 Days Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen |
Methodology |
Infrared Spectrum Analysis |
Days Performed |
TAT: 5-7 Days |
Performing Laboratory |
Mayo Medical Laboratories |
CPT |
82365 |
PDM |
5900057 |
Result InterpretationThe presence of a kidney stone is abnormal. A quantitative
Calcium oxalate stones: -Production of calcium oxalate stones consisting of oxalate dihydrate indicate that the stone is newly formed, and current urine constituents can be used to assess the importance of supersaturation. -Production of calcium oxalate stones consisting of oxalate monohydrate indicate an old (>2 months since formed) stone, and current urine composition may not be meaningful.
Magnesium ammonium phosphate stones (struvite): -Production of magnesium ammonium phosphate stones (struvite) indicates that the cause of stone formation was infection. -Treatment of the infection is the only way to inhibit further stone formation.
Ephedrine/guaifenesin stones: -Certain herbal and over-the-counter preparations (eg, Mah Jung) contain high levels of ephedrine and guaifenesin. Excessive consumption of these products can lead to the formation of ephedrine/guaifenesin stones. |
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