The evaluation of bladder cancer begins with a medical history and physical examination.

The physical examination is usually normal in someone with bladder cancer.

Tests are required to make the diagnosis of bladder cancer.

Tests that may be used to evaluate bladder cancer include:

• Bladder tissue biopsy
• CT scan of the pelvis
• Cystoscopy
• Bladder cytology:
• The study of individual cells from within the bladder
• Intravenous pyelography (IVP)
• Cystourethrogram
• Complete blood count
• Kidney profile
• Urine cultures
• Urinalysis