Labcorp performs initial drug screening using immunoassay.
An immunoassay is a test that uses antibodies to detect the presence of drugs and other substances in urine.
The initial screening process does not measure the specific amount of drug present in urine samples..
This test looks at a sample of your urine to see if it contains abnormal cells.
The test is used to diagnose cancers of the urinary tract.
These include cancers of the kidney, bladder, ureter, and urethra.
A healthcare provider called a pathologist looks at the cells from your urine sample under a microscope..
009068: Urine Cytology Labcorp..
This test looks at a sample of your urine to see if it contains abnormal cells.
The test is used to diagnose cancers of the urinary tract.
These include cancers of the kidney, bladder, ureter, and urethra.
A healthcare provider called a pathologist looks at the cells from your urine sample under a microscope..
Labcorp performs initial drug screening using immunoassay.
An immunoassay is a test that uses antibodies to detect the presence of drugs and other substances in urine.
The initial screening process does not measure the specific amount of drug present in urine samples..
It's generally used for people who have signs or symptoms of urinary tract cancer, such as:
A urine cytology test can help diagnose cancers of the urinary system, including:
There are two ways to obtain the cells needed for a cytology exam.
Your doctor can collect a sample during a cystoscopy, which is an examination of the inside of the bladder, or you can provide a clean catch urine sample.
A cystoscopy is performed using a cystoscope, a thin tube with a small camera on the end.
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Urine cytology is a test to look for abnormal cells in your urine.
It's used with other tests and procedures to diagnose urinary tract cancers, most often bladder cancer.
Your doctor might recommend a urine cytology test if you have blood in your urine (hematuria).
