By vgreene, 10 July, 2024 Patient Type Header (Long) Uric acid & ammonium urate stones Does this Patient Type contain sub types? No Patient Type Details All uric acid ammonium urate stone formers are at high risk for recurrence 1 Perform complete hx blood and urine analyses to identify treatable underlying cause 1 Blood tests Cr uric acid Urine tests urine volume urine pH specific gravity and uric acid le DDx of uric acid stones 10 of stones assoc w hyperuricosuria DDx of uric acid stone w low urine pH DDx of uric acid stone w low urine volume Ammonium urate stones Advise pt to increase fluid intake to achieve target urine output Offer diet guidance to prevent recurrence Modify lifestyle factors 1 Specific tx based on results of 24 hr urine test underlying causes1 Follow up