Stone screening profile-1
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Stones are formed in the body due to disruption in pathogenesis resulting in mineralization or salt formation at times hampering the organ functions. Stones may get formed in various organs, the most common being kidneys, followed by urinary bladder and gallbladder. These stones usually contain crystalline and organic components. Stone screening profile includes tests performed to analyse the organic and mineral components of stones formed in the body.
Price : ₹ 3,920
The Stone screening profile measures the uric acid, phosphorus, calcium, electrolytes (Sodium, potassium, bicarbonate, chlorides), creatinine, and PTH levels in the serum and Uric acid, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, oxalate, citrate, electrolytes, creatinine levels in the urine.
No special precautions required.
PTH test
Abnormal PTH levels should be correlated with the calcium, phosphorus levels, the overall clinical presentation and history of the patient levels to rule out parathyroid disorders. Helps in diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia.
Bicarbonate, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride test
Abnormal bicarbonate, sodium. Potassium, chloride levels may signify metabolic disorders which may be a cause for stone formation.
Calcium, Urine
High calcium levels in urine may occur in cases of calcium stones. This may occur due to due to faulty calcium absorption from the intestines or bones or due to lack of regulation of calcium excretion by the kidneys, or even in inflammatory bowel diseases. Depending on the composition, the calcium stones may be classified as calcium oxalate or calcium monohydrate stones.
Magnesium and Phosphorus, Urine
High levels of magnesium and phosphorus in urine may be found in certain types of stones.
Uric Acid
Increased levels of uric acid in urine may occur due to formation of uric acid stones. This may also cause the ph to be highly acidic.
Oxalate, Urine
Increased levels may occur due to oxalate rich foods, gastrointestinal disorders, or metabolic disorders Decreased excretion is associated with hyperglycinaemia and hyperglycosuria.
Citrate Urine
Hypocitraturia may occur due renal tubular acidosis which also increases calcium levels in the blood. Other causes could be potassium or magnesium deficiency, urinary tract infection, kidney failure and chronic diarrhoea.
- Stone test
- Super saturation Urine test
- Stone screening test
Parathyroid hormones produced by the parathyroid glands help in assessing the parathyroid gland functioning. It also helps to understand the overall functioning of the kidneys. PTH levels are analysed along with the calcium and phosphorus levels.
