Bladder biopsy

Alternative names:

biopsy of the bladder

What the risks are:

There is some risk of infection.

There is slight risk of:

• excessive bleeding from taking a biopsy
• rupturing a bladder wall (with the cystoscope or during biopsy)

Special considerations:

A small amount of blood is usually passed in the urine shortly after this procedure. If the bleeding continues after the 3rd time urinating, contact the health care provider.

If pain, chills, fever, or oliguria (reduced urine output) occur, contact the urologist.