Oxalate

You need to provide

Urine

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Urine sample must preferably be the midstream urine (part of urine that comes after first and before the last stream). Collect the urine sample in a sealed and sterile container provided by our sample collection professional. Make sure that the container doesn't come in contact with your skin. Women are advised not to give the sample during the menstrual period unless prescribed.

Understanding Oxalate

What is Oxalate?

Oxalate test checks the level of oxalate in the urine. It is a by product of body metabolism and excreted out in the urine; however its excess can be the causative agent of kidney stones. This test is advised in case of symptoms such as foul- smelling/ cloudy urine, severe pain in side or back and blood in urine. Normal level of urine oxalate is less than 45 mg/day.

What is Oxalate used for?

The Urine Oxalate test is performed to assess the risk of development of kidney stones and to find the underlying reason for formation of stones
When a patient develops a kidney stone a second time
When a patient formed kidney stones as a child
When the patient has multiple stones
When the patient has a family history of kidney stones
When the patient is living with a single functional kidney with or without transplant
To monitor efficacy of treatments given to reduce kidney stone formation risk

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