Transitional cell carcinoma laboratory findings
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Suveenkrishna Pothuru, M.B,B.S. [2]
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
- 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)
- 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