Ion Chromatograph Purchase for Kidney Stone Research

Project Description Narrative:

The purchase of a new ion chromatograph will allow the rapid measurement of urine samples for all of the components that determine the relative supersaturation of stone-forming constituents, as well as both serum and urine creatinine, in order to assess renal function. It will also expand the use of analytical liquid chromatography for urinary macromolecules. This equipment will support well-funded research of human kidney stone disease.