Identifying Kidney Stone Components Using X-Ray

The lab analyst performs an analysis using X–ray diffraction to determine the composition of the calculus, which may be of renal, ureteral, bladder, or gall bladder origin. The composition of most calculi includes the following: calcium, carbonate, cystine, magnesium, oxalate, phosphates, urates, or xanthine. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.