Renal cell carcinoma laboratory findings

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

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Overview

Renal cell carcinoma is the most common form of kidney cancer arising from the renal tubule. It is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults. Other associated genes include TRC8, OGG1, HNF1A, HNF1B, TFE3, RCCP3, and RCC17.

Laboratory Findings

• Anemia
• Polycythemia (5% of cases)
• Elevated calcium levels (Hypercalcemia)
• AA amyloidosis
• Abnormal urine color (dark, rusty, or brown) due to blood in the urine (found in 60% of cases)