Kidney Stones (Renal Calculi): Tests
A stone that develops from crystals that form in urine and build up on the inner surfaces of the kidney, in the renal pelvis, or in the ureters. Kidney stones include calcium oxalate stones, cystine stones, struvite stones, and uric acid stones.
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About Tests for Kidney Stones
To diagnose kidney stones, your doctor will do a physical exam and ask about your medical history. The doctor may ask if you have a family history of kidney stones and about your diet, digestive problems, and other health problems. The doctor may perform urine, blood, and imaging tests to complete the diagnosis.
Urine tests can show whether you have an infection or your urine contains substances that form stones. Blood tests can show problems that lead to kidney stones. Imaging tests are used to find the location of kidney stones in your body. The tests may also be able to show problems that caused a kidney stone to form…NIH – National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases