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What is the definition or description of: stone analysis?

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Chemical makeup: Urinary stone evaluation for care and treatment.

Answered 10/24/2013

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Biochemical : Analysis of the make up of a kidney stone. The most common type of urinary stone is calcium oxalate. The second most common is Uric acid. Knowing the composition of the stone helps develop a strategy for medical treatment and prevention.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here are some: Commonly, if not routinely, the retrieved urinary stone is sent to special lab to analyze its chemical compositions in percentage such as calcium oxalate monohydydrate 100% or cal oxalate monohydrate - 35% / cal oxlate dihydrate - 65% or uric acid 100% ... etc. so to give Doc a piece, not all, of useful info on what cause it. For more specifics, ask Doc timely.

Answered 11/14/2014

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