Urine cytology x1

One of the principle uses of urine cytology is to detect bladder cancer.
While the test is very specific (a positive result indicates the presence of bladder cancer), it is not very sensitive (most patients with bladder cancer will not have positive cytology).

Results of a urine cytology test.
What is a urine cytology test.
A urine cytology test screens your urine for precancer or cancer cells.
A physician called a cytopathologist examines the cells in your urine sample under a microscope to look for abnormalities.