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Additional Codes
MML:KIDST
Necessary Information
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Stone Analysis Collection Kit (T550)
Sources: Bladder, kidney, prostatic, renal, or urinary
Specimen Volume: Entire dried calculi specimen
Collection Instructions:
1. Have patient collect specimen using the Patient Collection Instructions for Kidney Stones.
2. For detailed instructions on kidney stone preparation and packaging, see Kidney Stone Packaging Instructions.
3. Prepare stone by cleaning any blood or foreign material from the stone with deionized water.
4. Place stone on a clean filter or paper towel and let dry at ambient temperature for a minimum of 24 hours.
5. Do not place stone directly in a bag. If specimen is received in a bag, either transfer stone into a screw-capped, plastic container or place bag containing stone in a screw-capped, plastic container.
6. Indicate source of specimen on the outside of the container (eg, left kidney, bladder, right ureter).
7. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each stone received.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred) 2 years/Refrigerated 1 year/Frozen 1 year
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)
-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)
Useful For
Managing patients with recurrent renal calculi (kidney stones)
Testing Algorithm
Upon arrival in the performing laboratory, all stone specimens and the containers in which they are received will be inspected. Prior to analysis, stones must be clean and dry.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Infrared Spectrum Analysis
Reporting Name
Kidney Stone AnalysisSpecimen Type
StoneSpecimen Minimum Volume
Entire stone
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Frozen | 365 days | ||
| Refrigerated | 365 days | ||
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Clinical Information
The composition of urinary stones may vary from a simple crystal to a complex mixture containing several different species of crystals. The composition of the nidus (center) may be entirely different from that of the peripheral layers.
Eighty percent of patients with kidney stones have a history of recurrent stone formation. Knowledge of stone composition can be useful to guide therapy of patients with recurrent stone formation.
Treatment of urinary calculi is complex.(1) In an overly simplified format, the following patterns are often treated as follows:
-Hyperuricuria and predominately uric acid stones: Alkalinize urine to increase uric acid solubility
-Hypercalciuria and predominately hydroxyapatite stones: Acidify urine to increase calcium solubility
However, treatment also depends on urine pH and urine phosphate, sulfate, oxalate, and citrate concentrations.
-Hyperoxaluria and calcium oxalate stones: Increase daily fluid intake and consider reduction of daily calcium
However, daily requirements for calcium to maintain good bone formation complicate the treatment.
-Magnesium ammonium phosphate stones (struvite): Investigate and treat urinary tract infection.
Reference Values
The presence of a kidney stone is abnormal. A quantitative report will be provided after analysis.
Interpretation
The interpretation of stone analysis results is complex and beyond the scope of this text. For more information see the second Clinical Reference.
Calcium oxalate stones:
-Production of calcium oxalate stones consisting of oxalate dihydrate indicates that the stone is newly formed, and current urine constituents can be used to assess the importance of supersaturation.
-Production of calcium oxalate stones consisting of oxalate monohydrate indicates an old (>2 months since formed) stone, and current urine composition may not be meaningful.
Magnesium ammonium phosphate stones (struvite):
-Production of magnesium ammonium phosphate stones (struvite) indicates that the cause of stone formation was infection.
-Treatment of the infection is the only way to inhibit further stone formation.
Ephedrine/guaifenesin stones:
-Certain herbal and over-the-counter preparations (eg, Mah Jung) contain high levels of ephedrine and guaifenesin. Excessive consumption of these products can lead to the formation of ephedrine/guaifenesin stones.
Cautions
No significant cautionary statements
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
4 to 6 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82365