Stone Analysis by Chemical Qualitative Method

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the chemical qualitative of renal calculi at King Hussein medical center Laboratory.
Method: The stones from two hundred and sixty four subjects were studied (their age range between 6 and 55 years).Universal standard method used adapted for stone analysis utilizing chemical qualitative method kit.
Results: Our results Clearly indicate that calcium, cystine, uric acids are dominate.other stone types occur with the expected comparative frequency reported in the literature moreover, male predominance for the most prevailing stone types is seen with the exception of the (Ca oxalate + Ammonium magnesium phosphate) ,and cystine stone where the higher incidence was found in females.
Conclusion: High quality stone analysis is helpful in providing accurate information on which diagnosis and treatment may be used.
Application: of our existing knowledge is needed and should be implemented by a ''stone management team