Question 1

Purpose of the Procedure

Accepted Answer

Detection of urothelial carcinoma (bladder cancer). Monitoring patients with a history of bladder cancer for recurrence. Evaluating patients with unexplained hematuria (blood in urine).

Question 2

Target Groups

Accepted Answer

Individuals experiencing persistent urinary symptoms. Patients under surveillance after previous cancer treatment. High-risk individuals, including long-term smokers and those over 50.

Question 3

Frequently Asked Questions

Accepted Answer

Is the test painful? No, it is a non-invasive test requiring only a urine sample. How accurate is it? Combining cytology with FISH significantly increases the sensitivity for detecting cancer cells.

Precise Bladder Cancer Screening - Urine Cytology and Urovysion FISH Test