Kidney Stones Diagnostic Criteria. The diagnosis of renal colic kidney stones depends on recognizing signs and symptoms as well as performing diagnostic tests. Intravenous pyelogram ivp x rays of the urinary tract.
Severe metabolic acidosis hco 3 15mmol l kidney transplant recipients with an acute decline in kidney function. Abdominal x rays to provide pictures of the abdomen kidneys bladder and the ureters. The tests may also show problems that caused a kidney stone to form such as a blockage in the urinary tract or a birth defect.
Urine tests to check for infections and pieces of stones.
Intravenous pyelogram ivp x rays of the urinary tract. Non contrast spiral ct scan one of the most common tests for kidney stone diagnosis. Intravenous pyelogram ivp x rays of the urinary tract. Severe acute electrolyte disturbance for example.