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Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shanshan Cen, M.D. [1]

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

• • Complete blood count

• Low red blood cell count
• Elevated alkaline phosphatase

• Urinalysis

• 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)