Overview
The aim of the study is to establish an infectious risk stratification system based on pre-and post-operative blood endotoxin profile.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults that is able to consent (≥ 18 years of age)
- Scheduled to undergo PCNL at Uhealth tower and Jackson Memorial Hospitals
- not currently immunosuppressed [White blood count (WBC) >= 2, not on immunosuppressive medications]
Exclusion Criteria:
- unable to consent and < 18 years of age
- currently immunosuppressed (WBC < 2, not on immunosuppressive medications)