Calculi (Stone) Analysis
Test Mnemonic
CSA
CPT Codes
- 82365 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
14638-1
Aliases
- Bile Stone
- Calculus (Stone) Analysis
- Calculus Analysis
- Kidney Stone
- Prostatic Stone
- Renal Calculi
- Renal Stone
- Stone
- Urinary Calculi
- Urinary Stone Analysis
- Urinary Tract Stone
Includes
- Chemical analysis of calculi specimen.
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Stone | Clean container | Ambient | Ambient | Submit entire calculi. Specimen should be washed free of blood and tissue. 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
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 Year |
| Refrigerated | 1 Year |
| Frozen | 1 Year |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry (FTIR) |
Special Info
Air-dry and submit entire calculi specimen. Specimens will be subject to rejection if submitted improperly. Do NOT submit in formalin, urine or other liquid. Do NOT submit stone on tape, wrapped in gauze, fixed in a gel or glue, or embedded in wax. Orders will be cancelled and credited if specimens are rejected.