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Can patients copy from 2005 Litholink?

© 2005 Litholink Corporation (Physician and patients may copy for non commercial purposes without obtaining permission.) If you have any questions, please call us at (800) 338 4333, and ask to speak to a Patient Care Representative. Our hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 6:00pm Central Standard Time.

What does the Litholink CKD report number mean?

This number is used to indicate that a Litholink Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) report has been requested. Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider.

How do I get my Litholink results?

Litholink currently has the ability to mail, fax, or email your Litholink report. You can also retrieve your results online through a web service called Labcorp Link™. Labcorp Link lets you order, view, share, manage, and analyze lab results – anytime, anywhere.

Where is litholink?

Itasca, ILCompany Description: Litholink Corporation is located in Itasca, IL, United States and is part of the Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Industry.

What does a Litholink test show?

Litholink testing provides physicians with high quality results and helps physicians prevent kidney stones from reoccurring. Physicians can order 24-hour urine collection(s) and have a kit shipped to a patient's home.

How long does it take to get results from litholink?

No, but your physician should expect results two weeks from the time you send the kit back to us. your physician will notify you of the results.

What does Hypercalciuria mean?

Hypercalciuria means excess calcium in the urine.

What if you have to poop during 24-hour urine collection?

Save all urine throughout the 24-hour period. The urine should not be mixed with bowel movements (poop). If a female patient, and the urine and bowel movements occur together in the urine hat, you must restart the 24-hour urine collection. Be sure not to discard any toilet paper into the hat.

What is the best test to detect kidney stones?

Two imaging tests to check for kidney stones are a CT scan and an ultrasound. If the first imaging test is not clear, you may need a second test. In the past, a CT scan was often used as the first imaging test to check for kidney stones.

What are normal results for a 24-hour urine test?

Normal Results The normal range for 24-hour urine volume is 800 to 2,000 milliliters per day (with a normal fluid intake of about 2 liters per day). The examples above are common measurements for results of these tests.

Can you drink alcohol when doing a 24-hour urine collection?

During a 24-hour urine collection, follow your usual diet and drink fluids as you ordinarily would, unless healthcare workers give you other instructions. Avoid drinking alcohol before and during the urine collection.

Patient Results

Labcorp Patient portal allows you to view, download and print your Labcorp test results, and provides tools to pay your bill online and schedule appointments. Lab test results are released to your ordering physician before you can view them online. Contact your doctor if you have questions concerning a test or your results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please review the frequently asked questions below. Still have questions? Visit the FAQ page.