Purpose of the Workup
- Identify causes of excessive urinary calcium excretion.
- Differentiate between idiopathic hypercalciuria and endocrine disorders.
- Develop a prevention plan to stop future bladder stone formation.
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Identify the underlying cause of recurrent bladder and urinary stones through a precise metabolic calcium evaluation, ensuring an effective preventive plan to stop future stone formation and pain.
Scientific name: Comprehensive Hypercalciuria Diagnostic Workup
An integrated laboratory evaluation measuring 24-hour urinary calcium and related blood markers to diagnose hyperparathyroidism or metabolic disorders leading to recurrent stone formation.
Service type
Laboratory test
Duration
24 hours (for collection)
Fasting
Fast for 8-12 hours
Included Services
- 24-hour urine calcium test
- Serum calcium test
- Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test
Medical Service Information
Who Should Get Tested?
- Patients with recurrent bladder or kidney stones.
- Individuals who developed stones at a young age.
- Those with a strong family history of urolithiasis.
Clinical Significance
- Avoids repeated surgical interventions for stone removal.
- Protects kidney function from chronic obstruction damage.
- Enables personalized dietary and medical management.
Conditions & Notices
- Accurate 24-hour urine collection is mandatory
- Avoid calcium supplements 48 hours before the test
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