---
title: "Urine Cystology"
url: https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/u/urine-cystology/
description: "Urine cytology is a test to screen a patient's urine for cancer cells. This is one of many tools used to diagnose cancers in the urinary tract, including..."
---

# Urine Cystology

Urine cytology is a test to screen a patient's urine for cancer cells. This is one of many tools used to diagnose cancers in the urinary tract, including bladder, kidney, prostate, ureter and urethra cancers.

Archived from the 2024 edition

## Overview

If abnormal or cancerous cells are found with this test, your doctor will likely ask for more tests. A cystoscopy and a computerized tomography (CT) scan may be recommended next.

To prepare for this test, males must wipe the head of their penis with a sterile wipe. Females should use a sterile wipe or soapy water to wash and rinse the vaginal area. It can be done in the bathroom of your doctor's office. Any urine, except the first of the day, can be used.

## In this entry

The archived page carried these sections, in this order.

- What to Expect
- More Information
- Explore Further

## Other entries in Tests, Imaging and Procedures

- [Angiography](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/a_/angiography/)
- [Biopsy](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/b/biopsy/)
- [Complete Blood Count (CBC)](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/complete-blood-count-(cbc)/)
- [Contrast and Radionuclide Cystography](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/contrast-and-radionuclide-cystography/)
- [CT Scan](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/ct-scan/)
- [Cystometry](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/cystometry/)
- [Cystoscopy](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/cystoscopy/)
- [Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/m/magnetic-resonance-imaging-(mri)/)

### Source of this entry

- Original address**/urology-a-z/u/urine-cystology/**
- Edition**2024 edition**
- Group**Tests, Imaging and Procedures**

### This is not medical advice

These pages are archived reference copies of material published on this domain. They are not medical advice, not a diagnosis and not a substitute for talking with a health professional.

### Related topics

- [About OAB](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/its-time-to-talk-about-oab/about-oab/)
- [Overactive Bladder: Patient Guide](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/overactive-bladder/)
- [Urologic Conditions](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urologic-conditions/)
- [Educational Materials](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/educational-materials/)

[Back to Urology A-Z: U](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/u/)

[Back to the full A-Z](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/)