Using a flexible cystoscope, physicians can obtain various types of samples, such as: - Tissue biopsies: Small pieces of tissue from the bladder or urethra. - Urine samples: For cytological analysis to check for abnormal cells. - Brush biopsies: Cells scraped from the bladder lining for cytological examination.
These samples are then processed and stained in the histology lab, where pathologists examine them for signs of disease.
