CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL IDENTIFICATION OF KIDNEY STONES: A METHODOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION USING KAMLET AND FEIGL METHODS
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Keywords
Urinary Crystals, Identification, Physicochemical, Kidney Stones.
Abstract
Introduction: Kidney stone formation arises from accumulating crystals and organic materials within the urinary system, constituting a prevalent global health concern. Laboratory investigations are pivotal in stone detection, aiding patient prevention and management. This study focuses on the chemical and physical identification of two kidney stones utilizing the Kamlet and Feigl methods available in the Bioclin laboratory reagent kit.
Methods: The investigation comprises two phases: physical analysis and chemical analysis. Physical analysis delineates the distinctive characteristics of each kidney stone, while chemical analysis identifies urinary crystals contributing to stone formation. The study aimed to elucidate the efficacy of these methodologies in stone identification and prevention.
Results: Both samples exhibited distinct physical properties, while chemical analysis revealed the presence of calcium oxalate crystals in both stones. Sample B contained uric acid, underscoring the method's utility in identifying stone composition and guiding preventive measures.
Conclusion: The Kamlet and Feigl methods offer a simple, quick, and safe approach to identifying kidney stone composition, facilitating tailored patient management and prevention. Incorporating these methodologies into routine laboratory diagnostics enhances patient care, mitigates disease recurrence, and improves overall quality of life.
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Shazia Parveen Solangi, Dr. Saba Shafique, Muhammad Usama, Dr Hatim Lokhandwala, Saw Paul Wai Htoo, & Herbi Yuliantoro. (2024). CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL IDENTIFICATION OF KIDNEY STONES: A METHODOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION USING KAMLET AND FEIGL METHODS. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 31(3), 1776-1784. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v31i3.5195
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Author Biographies
Shazia Parveen Solangi
Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur
Dr. Saba Shafique
Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Women Medical College Abbottabad, Pakistan
Muhammad Usama
Final Year MBBS Student, Al Nafees Medical College, Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr Hatim Lokhandwala
Clinical Research Coordinator in Avicenna Clinical Research, Department of Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, United States
Saw Paul Wai Htoo
Doctor, University of Medicine Yangon, Department of Family Practice, Myanmar
Herbi Yuliantoro
PhD Scholar (Chemistry), West Virginia University, West Virginia
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Shazia Parveen Solangi, Dr. Saba Shafique, Muhammad Usama, Dr Hatim Lokhandwala, Saw Paul Wai Htoo, & Herbi Yuliantoro. (2024). CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL IDENTIFICATION OF KIDNEY STONES: A METHODOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION USING KAMLET AND FEIGL METHODS. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 31(3), 1776-1784. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v31i3.5195