Methodology
Quantitative Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy / Quantitative Polarizing Microscopy
Synonyms
Bile Stone, Calculus (Stone) Analysis, Calculus Analysis, Kidney Stone, Prostatic Stones, Renal Calculi, Renal Stone, Stone, Urinary Calculi, Urinary Stone Analysis, Urinary Tract Stone
Specimen Type
Calculus specimen
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-5 Days
Collection Information
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Indefinitely
Rejection Criteria
Specimens wrapped in tape or embedded in wax will delay or prevent analysis and should not be submitted.
Processing Instructions
Air dry calculi and transfer to an ARUP standard transport tube. Larger calculi specimens may be transported in a clean, empty urine cup (150 mL) or similar container. One sample container will be tested per order. Please submit an order for each container submitted. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen room temperature. Send with Apollo Courier Service for pick up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
82365
Revised
10/21/26
Initials
IM