Clinical use of Urinary Markers For The Detection And Prognosis Of Bladder Carcinoma: A Comparison Of Immunocytology With Monoclonal Antibodies Against Lewis X And 486p3/12 With The BTA STAT And NMP22 Tests

Abstract

Immunocytology with mAbs against Lewis X showed higher sensitivity than all commercially available tests evaluated. Because of its high sensitivity and high negative predictive value, it may be useful for screening in a high risk population. Patients with a false-positive 486p3/12 test results are at increased risk for tumor recurrence compared with those with negative results.