Specimens wrapped in tape or embedded in wax will delay or prevent analysis and should not be submitted
Reference Range(s)
By Report
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Specimen Collection Container
Minimum Volume
N/A
Sample Stability
Indefinite room temperature Indefinite refrigerated Indefinite frozen
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Collection Instructions
Collect calculus specimen larger than 2 mg. Air dry and transport in a plastic transport tube. Larger calculi may be transported in a clean, empty urine collection container. Room temperature. Note: specimens that are transported in liquid and received wet or bloody will be dried for 48-72 hours, which will cause a delay in processing.