Kidney/Renal Calculi (Stones)

CPT Code(s):

82360

Specimen Requirements:

Collection: Calculi specimen

Storage/Transport Temperature: Air-dry the calculi and transport it in an empty urine cup.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing):
  • Indefinitely

Use:

This test is used to evaluate the composition of renal calculi.

Methodology:

Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)/Polarizing microscopy (send-out)

Reported:

1 - 5 days

Performed:

Weekly