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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of bladder cancer include [[blood]] in the [[urine]], Presence of abnormal cells in the urine, and elevated [[tumor markers]]. | |||
==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
* [[Urinalysis]] | * [[Urinalysis]] | ||
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* Urine cytology | * Urine cytology | ||
:* Presence of abnormal cells | :* Presence of abnormal cells | ||
* | * [[Tumor marker]] tests | ||
:* Bladder tumour–associated antigen (BTA) | :* Bladder tumour–associated antigen (BTA) | ||
:* Nuclear matrix proteins (NMP) | :* Nuclear matrix proteins (NMP) | ||
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Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of bladder cancer include blood in the urine, Presence of abnormal cells in the urine, and elevated tumor markers.
Laboratory Findings
- Blood in the urine
- Urine cytology
- Presence of abnormal cells
- Tumor marker tests
- Bladder tumour–associated antigen (BTA)
- Nuclear matrix proteins (NMP)
- Mucin and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
- Complete blood count
- Low red blood cell count
- Elevated alkaline phosphatase