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Torrance Memorial Laboratories Test Code: 62872457
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.
2. For detailed instructions on kidney stone preparation and packaging, see Kidney Stone Packaging Instructions.
3. Prepare stone by cleaning any blood or foreign material from the stone with deionized water.
4. Place stone on a clean filter or paper towel and let dry at ambient temperature for a minimum of 24 hours.
5. 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.
6. Indicate source of specimen on the outside of the container (eg, left kidney, bladder, right ureter).
7. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each stone received.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred) 2 years/Refrigerated 1 year/Frozen 1 year
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 (kidney stones)
Testing Algorithm
Upon arrival in the performing laboratory, all stone specimens and the containers in which they are received 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 Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Frozen | 365 days | ||
| Refrigerated | 365 days | ||
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.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
4 to 6 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.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 | Stone Interpretation | 56119-1 |
| 618163 | Result Comment | 77202-0 |