No diagnosis, but confused about testing

JMW,

Doctors each seem to have their own set of tests. and order of tests they want.

An early CT is not unusual, as it looks beyond the bladder, to the full urinary system, including the kidneys and associated plumbing.

Since the doc is looking for a cause of blood in the urine, the CT request may be a good sign that the bladder is fine and the search for a cause has been extended.

Most times (by a huge factor) blood in the urine is NOT due to bladder cancer, but the possibility must be ruled out. Sometimes no particular cause is ever found for the blood.

It sounds like you have a careful doctor, checking all the possibilities.

Best,
Jack

Hello, I am having a series of tests done. Blood was found in my urine samples three times, so I was referred to a urologist. The urologist had me get an ultrasound, then a cystoscopy a couple of weeks ago. Although the cystoscopy showed a red area in my bladder, the doctor said everything looks fine. I guess they send a sample somewhere for further testing, so I have a follow up appointment with her at the end of the month. I thought that was all, so I was surprised to get a call from the secretary, telling me of my scheduled appointment for a CT scan, which must be done before my follow-up appointment.
So I wonder...is it normal for a CT scan to be ordered after a cystoscopy which the doctor said looks fine? Could it be that something was found on the test that needs further investigation, or do the doctors often just order a CT after a cystoscopy to cover all bases?

Thank you!