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Necessary Information
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Stone Analysis Collection Kit (T550)
Sources: Bladder, kidney, prostatic, renal, or urinary
Specimen Volume: Entire dried calculi specimen
Collection Instructions:
1. Have patient collect specimen using the Patient Collection Instructions for Kidney Stones (see Special Instructions).
2. Prepare specimen per Guiding Proper Stone Collection information (see 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.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)
-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)
Useful For
Managing patients with recurrent renal calculi
Testing Algorithm
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.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Infrared Spectrum Analysis
Reporting Name
Kidney Stone AnalysisSpecimen Type
StoneSpecimen Minimum Volume
Entire stone
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Frozen | 365 days | ||
| Refrigerated | 365 days | ||
Reference Values
The presence of a kidney stone is abnormal. A quantitative report will be provided after analysis.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
82365
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| KIDST | Kidney Stone Analysis | 74446-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 605761 | Kidney Stone Analysis | 40787-4 |
| SRC1 | Source: | 31208-2 |
| 605762 | Interpretation | 9795-6 |