Renal Stones
Outpatients | UrologyThis condition is treated in the Urology clinic.
Pre-referral work-up
History
All referrals should comply to referral standards and include in particular:
- Pain site/frequency/intensity
- Onset of symptoms
Tests
- MSU (microscopy and culture)
- Serum Ca++, uric acid and phosphate
- X-ray renal tract
- CT kidneys/ureters/bladder (non-contrast)
- U&Es
Interim/GP management
To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Urology clinic page for the full referral process and templates.
Encourage hydration.
Advise patient about symptoms of systemic infection and of obstruction and when to seek help.
For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.
For recurrent renal stones consider referral to Nephrology Clinic
Clinic appointments
🚩 Red location flags are clinical indicators of possible serious underlying conditions requiring further medical intervention. They may or may not indicate an emergency.
Emergency
Refer urgently to Emergency Department for the following:
🚩 Poorly controlled renal/ureteric colic
🚩 Obstructed kidney
If you, or someone else, are experiencing a serious and life-threatening injury or illness call triple zero (000) immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
Learn more about when to access emergency care and non-emergency care options if the injury or illness is not serious or life-threatening.
Availability
North
Launceston General Hospital
Level 3 - Specialist Clinics
Phone: 1300 977 694
Fax: 03 6777 5227
North West
Mersey Community Hospital
Phone: 1800 636 455
South
Liverpool Clinics (Level 7)
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6234 9941