Stone analysis is a special test performed to analyze the type of kidney stone and help prevent the recurrence.
There are various chemical and physical techniques available for urinary stone analysis. The correct stone analysis should identify not only all stone components, but also the molecular structure and crystalline forms with exact quantitative determination of each component
Why should we do stone analysis???
Stone analysis using FTIR:
Fourier Transform IR (FTIR) is the most modern and reliable method for analysis of stones.
It is a specific, rapid and versatile method which uses infrared (IR) rays.
Advantages of FTIR:
Type of Kidney Stone :
Our patients can avail the Kidney stone analysis facility at Tejnaksh Stone Analysis Lab using FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)
Instructions for sending a urinary stone for analysis
The health practitioner or laboratory may receive in two forms:-
Kindly examine the mesh /sieve for any particulates. (Kindly note that stones may be easily visible or as small as grains of sand)
Once you retrieve the particulate matter, place it in a clean dry and unbreakable container (eg ; a plastic container for used for urine routine microscopy).
Allow it to dry.
Properly pack the sample and courier it to :-
Stone Analysis Lab
Institute of Urology
Sakri Road, Dhule-424001 , Maharashtra.
Kindly email us the courier details at tejnaksh1@gmail.com
Contact: Mr.Abhay Joshi –9422285214 /Mr. Tom - 9049365609
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