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Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of bladder cancer include [[blood]] in the [[urine]], | Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of bladder cancer include [[blood]] in the [[urine]], abnormal cells in the urine, and elevated [[tumor markers]]. | ||
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* Urine cytology | * Urine cytology | ||
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* [[Tumor marker]] tests | * [[Tumor marker]] tests | ||
:* Bladder tumour–associated antigen (BTA) | :* Bladder tumour–associated antigen (BTA) | ||
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Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of bladder cancer include blood in the urine, abnormal cells in the urine, and elevated tumor markers.
Laboratory Findings
- Blood in the urine
- Urine cytology
- Abnormal cells in the urine
- 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
References
- ↑ Bladder Cancer. Canadian Cancer Society 2015. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/bladder/diagnosis/?region=ab#urinetest Accessed on October, 6 2015