Urovysion test. Need some help.

Katie1357,

At the risk of adding too much information my URO won't even do the FISH because of so many false positives he has seen. The most import diagnostic tools remain as cystoscopy, CT scan and cytology.

Have they suggested a retropyelogram? That checks further up into the kidneys? Or, does a second opinion make sense as fresh eyes? At the same time I know of people that they never discover a reason for hematuria. I know this may not quell your anxiety but, wanted to let you know you are not alone with other people and similar symptoms.

Totally understand your anxiety. Since the other cytology tests show abnormal cells it’s possible that this one will too even if there is no cancer present What does your urologist say about this ?

I believe that the test you are referring to, Urovysion, is also known as a FISH test. You could use the Search function at the top right of this page and search for FISH since there have been many posts from people who have had it.
The main problem with this test, as well as other urine cytology tests, is that they are very sensitive. This means that they often give positive results when there is no cancer present. Abnormal results can result from something such as a mild inflammation somewhere. These tests cannot diagnose cancer, but only indicate that there is something not quite normal. It may be harmless.and not cancer. It just indicates that you need to be checked and your urologist is doing that. Have you had a CT scan?

Difficult to deal with, I know.

Sara Anne