| Test CODE | NAME |
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A999
Calculi (Stone) Analysis
| Methodology: | Quantitative Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy/Quantitative Polarizing Microscopy |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Calculus specimen.
Specimen Preparation: Air-dry calculi and transfer to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Larger calculi specimens may be transferred to a clean, empty urine cup (150 mL) or similar container.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Frozen or refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Any collection or shipping container with a needle attached.
Note: Calculi specimens transported in liquid or contaminated with blood require special handling which will delay analysis. Specimens that are wrapped in tape or embedded in wax will delay or prevent analysis and should not be submitted.
Stability: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefitnitely; Frozen: Indefinitely
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 82365 |