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