A Litholink test 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. The Litholink test requires a 48 hour urine collection and is the first step in forming a stone prevention plan.

Getting the test done

• The doctor will order Litholink testing. Your child can complete the test at home.
• Litholink will mail a urine collection kit to the home. Supplies and directions are included in the kit.
• Litholink will tell you how to collect the child’s urine at home and how to send it back to Litholink.
• Call Litholink at 1-800-338-4333 if you have any questions about the urine collection.

After the test

It may take two weeks for your doctor to get the test results. The doctor will create a plan for your child to help stop kidney stones from forming. The plan may include:

• Changing the diet
• Drinking more liquid daily
• Starting medication

Questions

Call your child’s doctor if you have any questions about this test.