In line with the national think kidneys acute kidney injury programme, led by NHS England, the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) alert system is being rolled out to cover patients in the community.
Renal stone analysis
| Category | Biochemistry |
|---|---|
| Reporting frequency | See below |
Additional information
Microscopy is not performed on renal/bladder stone specimens. Culture 2-3 days. Some specimens may have prolonged incubation in which case a result will be issued in 5-7 days.
Use dry sterile bottle. All stone samples should be collected aseptically and transferred directly to sterile sample containers with no additives of any kind.
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