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I understand that a urine cytology test can identify abnormal cells from the bladder. could you tell me whether it can also detect abnormal cells from the prostate gland?
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Prostate disease ?'s: The prostate is examined microscopically by taking multiple needle biopsy specimens and looking for cytologic abnormalities under the microscope. Another common screening test is a serum PSA test, which can predict changes in cellular anatomy of the prostate.
Answered 12/27/2020
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Sort of: The abnormal cells from Prostate gland often do not make it into the urine. For example is not practical to detect prostate cancer by urine examination. Wish you good health!
Answered 11/21/2020
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