Calculus Analysis

Test Code: TD_4828
CPT Code(s): 82365

$49

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Kidney stone analysis
Stone analysis

Test Includes

Calculus Analysis

Methodology

Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy/Polarizing Microscopy

Rejection Criteria

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.

Alternative Specimen

N/A