Positive cytology test

May 5, 2022A urine cytology test is usually performed alongside other tests to determine a cancer diagnosis. Positive for high-grade urothelial carcinoma

“Positive” results are obtained in 25% to 72% of patients with bladder cancer when all grades and stages of tumors are included in the analysis. Several variables affect the sensitivity of urine cytology. First, sensitivity is higher (37% to 89%) when suspicious diagnoses are included with positive diagnoses.

A positive result means that abnormal cells were found and that you may have a problem in your urinary tract.

What is a pregnancy cytology test?

Pregnancy tests are also urine tests

After doing a test, a person should go to the doctor to confirm the pregnancy and receive appropriate care

A urine cytology test is one of many diagnostic tools that can help detect urinary tract cancers

Cytopathologists analyze the urine to check for pre-cancer or cancer cells

When a person receives a positive result, this means the cytopathologist has found abnormal or cancer cells in the urine. Typically, a doctor will then order further testing to confirm the diagnosis. If a test is negative, no abnormal or cancer cells were present in the urine.