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Alternative Names:

Kidney Stone
Renal Stone
Stone Analysis

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

CAS

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Calculi

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Store at Room Temperature

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

Additional Notes:

The testing applies to kidney stones only. For gallstones, approval from pathologist is required.

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