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General
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Clinical Use:
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Gallstones are stone-like masses comprised mainly of cholesterol, calcium salts and bile pigments that form in the gallbladder. Acute/Chronic cholecystitis (inflammation of the gall bladder) caused by a blockage of the gall bladder duct may lead to abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Biliary colic can result from the presence of a migrated gallstone in the cystic duct and causes severe pain. Blockage of the common bile duct by gallstones can lead to cholangitis or pancreatitis causing severe pain, fever and jaundice. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Biliary Calculus, |
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Code:
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STONE |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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Gallstone |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mm diameter |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mm diameter |
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Stability:
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N/A |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 2830 |
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Last Updated : 08-12-2021 08:29 |