Biochemistry
| Full details for "Stone - Referred to external agency". | |
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Name |
Stone - Referred to external agency |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Stone analysis, performed externally, can be used for characterising renal stones, gallstones, or other stone or stone fragments. Includes physical characterisation (size, weight, hardness) and chemical composition (e.g. measurement of stone calcium, oxalate, urate and phosphate). |
Specimen type |
Stone |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
As received / Universal container |
Frequency of analysis |
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Turnaround time |
30 days |
Availability |
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Notes |
Please contact Biochemistry Department before collecting sample for external tests as most external tests need pre-approval with finance. All external tests need to be accompanied by a form, check with Biochemistry which form is required. Some external tests are only dispatched Monday – Wednesday and should be sent on the day of collection. |
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Reference range |
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Last updated |
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:17:12 GMT |