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Why would doctor order urine cytology? what would ithe results show?

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Urine cytology: This is a test that looks for cancerous cells in a urine sample.

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Answered 9/27/2013

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Cancer: Urine cytology is looking for abnormal cells shed from the bladder and upper urinary tract. This is done as part of an evaluation for the cause of hematuria.

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