Calculus (Stone) Analysis by Automated FTIR (Urine Calculus)

This test identifies the composition of kidney stones (renal calculi). Knowing the stone type helps in developing a treatment plan to prevent recurrence. The analysis can detect common stone types such as calcium oxalate, uric acid, and struvite.

Also known asCalculus (stone) Analysis-kidney (renal) Calculus (stone) Analysis-kidney (renal)

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

29 parameters

Earliest reports in

2 Working Days

Test details

Calculus (Stone) Analysis by Automated FTIR (Urine Calculus) Package in Vadodara Overview

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
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Calculus (Stone) Analysis by Automated FTIR (Urine Calculus) includes 29 parameters

  • Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate (whewellite)
  • Calcium Oxalate Dihydrate (weddellite)
  • Carbonate Apatite
  • Ammonium, Magnesium Phosphate Hexahydrate (struvite)
  • Ammonium Urate
  • Calcium Monohydrogenphosphate Dihydrate
  • Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate (brushite)
  • Cystine
  • Amorphous Carbonated Calcium Phosphate
  • Uric Acid
  • Protein
  • Triglyceride
  • Cholesterol
  • Xanthine
  • Bilirubin
  • Guaiphensin
  • Ephedrin
  • Calcium Carbonate (calcite)
  • Calcium Phosphate (whitlockite)
  • Carbonated Calcium Phosphate
  • Octa Calcium Phosphate Pentahydrate
  • Sodium Urate
  • Uric Acid Dihydrate
  • Uric Acid Anhydrous
  • Remarks

  • Number Of Stones
  • Type Of Specimen
  • Size
  • Colour

Test code

4162

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
StoneOthers11 NOS

Specimen stability information

Stone

Collection instructions

Kidney stone sample (With or without D/W or Normal saline). Site of Stone Mandatory with clinical history. Avoid Formalin preservation.

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

'

Turn around time

2 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Bio Chemistry

CPT and Loinc codes

Calculus (Stone) Analysis by Automated FTIR (Urine Calculus)

1500