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Renal Calculi (Stones)

Clinical Biochemistry

Sample and container requirements

Special collection procedures apply. Send complete stone in suitable container.

Minimum volume required

N/A

Special requirements

Special collection procedures apply. Send complete stone in suitable container.

Patient preparation

None

Sample viability

Turnaround time

14 days

Reference range

N/A

Clinical guidance

Please refer to LabTestsOnlineUK to learn more about kidney stones. https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/kidney-stone-analysis

Notes

From 12 May 2025, specimens will be analysed in-house at QEHB (previously sent away to BCPS).

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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026