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Calculi Analysis

Alternative Names:Renal Stone
Stone Analysis
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:CAAN
Specimen Types:Calculi
Container Types:
Plain 70mL pot
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Additional Notes:

Urinary calculi can be tested qualitatively for the presence of ammonium, calcium, cystine, carbonate, magnesium, oxalate, phosphate and urate.

Gallstones consist primarily of cholesterol and/or pigment and are NOT analysed chemically by Alfred Pathology Service. If gallstone analysis is required contact Chemical Pathology Registrar. Gallstone analysis if approved by Chemical Pathologist is available at Pathology North , NSW.