Newcastle Laboratories

Renal stones (calculi)

Clinical Background:

Most patients with renal stones have a history of recurrent stone formation. Biochemical analysis of renal stones is performed in order to identify the composition of the stone so that recurrent st...

Most patients with renal stones have a history of recurrent stone formation. Biochemical analysis of renal stones is performed in order to identify the composition of the stone so that recurrent stone formers may undergo guided treatment.

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Test Details

  • Discipline:

    Biochemistry

    Biochemistry

  • Special Requirement:

    Calculi

    Calculi

  • Sample Stability:

    Samples should be stored at 4°C prior to despatch 

    Samples should be stored at 4°C prior to despatch 

  • Transport Requirements:

    First class post

    First class post

  • Interpretation:

    Provided on report from referral laboratory

    Provided on report from referral laboratory

  • Routine Contact Name:

    Duty Biochemist

  • Routine Telephone:

    Freeman: 0191 244 8889
    RVI: 0191 282 9719

    Freeman: 0191 244 8889
    RVI: 0191 282 9719

  • Routine Email:

Availability:

Sample sent to an external laboratory for analysis

Turn Around:

5 weeks

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