Metabolic Work-up of Patients with Urolithiasis: Indications and Diagnostic Algorithm

Effective prevention of recurrent stone formation is determined by several factors such as the current and previous stone episodes and surgical procedures, stone composition, medical history, dietary and drinking habits, lifestyle, and ongoing pharmacological therapy. Analysis of blood and urine is an important part of the metabolic evaluation, but how extensive the risk evaluation should be is determined by the type of stone and the severity of the disease.