Where does litholink ship from?
Physicians can order 24-hour urine collection(s) and have a kit shipped to a patient’s home. The patient completes the urine collection and sends the sample(s) back to Litholink’s laboratory in Chicago, IL. Testing is performed to determine why the patient is forming kidney stones.
Is litholink part of LabCorp?
Litholink Corp was acquired by LabCorp on Nov 30, 2006 .
Where is litholink located?
Itasca, IL
Company Description: Litholink Corporation is located in Itasca, IL, United States and is part of the Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Industry.
How do you get litholink?
At-Home 24-hour Urine Testing. Litholink’s At-Home Collection kit produces laboratory results that require a Litholink Test Request Form (lab order) from your medical provider. If you have a Litholink Test Request Form (lab order) you can request your At-Home kit through LabCorp’s patient portal.
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 can a 24-hour urine test detect?
A 24-hour urine collection helps diagnose kidney problems. It is often done to see how much creatinine clears through the kidneys. It’s also done to measure protein, hormones, minerals, and other chemical compounds.
What is a litholink test?
A Litholink is an analysis of your child’s urine. The daily levels of minerals, fluid content and/or other components are given in this report. The report gives the doctor information to help determine the cause of kidney stones.
How long does kidney stone analysis take?
Some tests can provide results almost immediately while others may take a few business days. Frequently, the diagnosis and management of kidney stones requires more than one test.
Can I drink wine during a 24-hour urine test?
Do not drink alcoholic beverages. This is not a contest or a test to see how much urine you can collect in a 24-hour period. You must obtain a special collection container prepared by our laboratory staff. It may contain a preservative that may be caustic.
How long can urine sit out?
Storing a urine sample Do not keep it for longer than 24 hours. The bacteria in the urine sample can multiply if it is not kept in a fridge. If this happens, it could affect the test results.
Where is the Litholink office located?
Litholink/Labcorp 150 Spring Lake Drive Suite A* Itasca, IL 60143 Please add “Suite A” to anything ordered or shipped to our new home. Litholink Client Services: 1-800-338-4333 Standard hours of operation: Customer Service Mon-Friday 7am to 7pm CT
How do I order a Litholink at-home kit?
If you have a Litholink Test Request Form (lab order) you can request your At-Home kit through Labcorp’s patient portal. Requesting a kit without a Test Request Form or lab order may result in your samples being rejected and/or you being held accountable for the full testing cost. Litholink has a unique 24-hour urine process.
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.