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Bladder Biopsy

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Alternate Names : Biopsy - Bladder


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A small amount of blood is usually passed in the urine shortly after this procedure. If the bleeding continues after the third time you urinate, contact your health care provider.

Contact your health care provider if you have pain, chills, or fever or if your urine output is lower than usual (oliguria).



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How to Prepare for the Test?
How will the Test Feel?
Normal Values
What do Abnormal Results Mean?
Special Considerations
Risks
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Review Date : 10/28/2002
Reviewed By : David R. Knowles M.D., Department of Urology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia Campus, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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