| Test CODE | NAME |
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Q473
Kidney Stone Analysis with Photo
| Methodology: | Quantitative Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy/Quantitative Polarizing Microscopy |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Calculus specimen larger than 2 mg.
Specimen Preparation: Air dry Larger calculi in a clean, empty urine cup or similar container.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions:Specimens wrapped in tape or embedded in wax will delay or prevent analysis and should not be submitted.
Remarks:Calculi specimens that are transported in liquid and received wet or bloody will be dried for 48-72 hours, which will cause a delay in processing.
Stability: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Indefinitely
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| CPT Code(s): | 82365 |