A member asked:

Kidney stone attack sunday. hospital did not strain urine. i have no more pain so i may have passed it. ct reveals i have several more in both kidneys. is there a way to tell stone type without having actual sample so i know how to treat?

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Dr. Fletcher Derrick answered

Specializes in Urology

Not reliable test: Stone analysis is still the standard. Of course, blood tests and 24 hour urine test will guide the urolodist

Answered 6/19/2021

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