Why do I need a kidney stone analysis?
You may need a kidney stone analysis if you have symptoms of a kidney stone. These include:
Sharp pains in your abdomen, side, or groin
Back pain
Blood in your urine
Frequent urge to urinate
Pain when urinating
Cloudy or bad-smelling urine
Nausea and vomiting
If you've already passed a kidney stone and you kept it, your health care provider may ask you to bring it in for testing. He or she will give you instructions on how to clean and package the stone.
