Calculus Analysis By Automated Ftir

Purpose of the Calculus Analysis by Automated FTIR Test

This diagnostic test is used to identify the chemical composition of a calculus (stone) — usually from the urinary tract (kidney, ureter, bladder), salivary glands, or gallbladder.

Understanding what the stone is made of helps determine:

• The underlying cause (e.g., dehydration, metabolic disorders, infections, etc.)
• Prevention strategies (e.g., diet, medications)
• Treatment planning (e.g., whether certain stones can be dissolved or require removal)

Advantages of Automated FTIR Analysis

• Highly accurate and reproducible
• Fast turnaround (compared to manual analysis)
• Non-destructive
• Detects mixed-composition stones
• Requires small sample size
• Fully automated = less human error

When is it Ordered?

• After stone passage or surgical removal
• For recurrent stone formers
• In cases of pediatric or early-onset stones
• When metabolic or genetic disorders are suspected