Transitional cell carcinoma laboratory findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of transitional cell carcinoma include blood in the urine, abnormal cells in the urine, and elevated tumor markers.

Laboratory Findings

• Urinalysis

• Blood in the urine

• Urine cytology

• Abnormal cells in the urine

• Tumor marker tests

• Bladder tumor–associated antigen (BTA)
• Nuclear matrix proteins (NMP)
• Mucin and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)

• Complete blood count

• Low red blood cell count

• Blood chemistry tests

• Elevated alkaline phosphatase