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This test is not to replace cystos, although long term maybe. It is just better for tool for diagnosing bladder cancer than cytology and NPP22 test prior to cystos and after cystos at this point. They will have to apply to Health Canada prior to being used in Canada. There is only 1 lab in USA at this point.
Jack
According to their web site this urine test can in some cases be used as an alternative to cystos.
Cxbladder Monitor An accurate and highly sensitive test to find the probability of disease recurrence. Cxbladder provides you with a non-invasive way of monitoring your disease. Use of Cxbladder Monitor may reduce the need for regular cystoscopies in some patients.