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Should i have a potassium test for ic before a scope to rule out endometrosis ? urologist done a bladder scope and thinks mild ic .
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Probably unnecessary: Clinical diagnosis of ic is usually made through detailed history, urinalysis, physicals including bi-manual digital vaginopelvic exam, and cystoscopy. The use of potassium test for diagnosing ic is controversial and adds limited weight to ic dignosis; so it's optional probably unnecessary. If endometriosis is suspected, laparoscopy is the way to confirm it.
Answered 5/4/2014
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