IN OFFICE BLADDER BIOPSY INSTRUCTIONS

*Your bladder biopsy is scheduled for ________________ @_________ in our ________________ office.

*Please discontinue any aspirin or aspirin products 7 days prior to your procedure. This includes Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, vitamin E, and may include any medications taken for arthritis.

*If you are taking blood thinning medication (Coumadin, Plavix, Trental, Pletal) you must stop this medication before your procedure. Check with the physician who prescribed it to see when you should stop and restart this medication.

*Please eat light meals the day of your procedure. Please do not fast.

*You must have a ride to and from the office the day of your procedure.

*Please start your antibiotic (_____________) one hour prior to your scheduled procedure. Take _____ daily until they are finished.

*Please take your ______________ (this will relax you) and your _____________ (this will keep you comfortable) one hour prior to your scheduled procedure.

POST BLADDER BIOPSY INSTRUCTIONS

*You may experience blood in your urine. (Blood can present itself off and on for up to one month).

*You may experience urinary urgency and frequency.

*Please refrain from heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 1 week.

*Please refrain from sexual activity for 1 week.

*Please plan to be out of work for 2 days after the biopsy.

*Do not drink alcoholic beverages 48 hours after the procedure.

*Do not take Aspirin or aspirin products for 7 days after the biopsy. Tylenol is OK.

*Finish all antibiotics.

***If you develop a fever, if you have an excessive amount of blood in your urine, if you experience blood clots or you are unable to urinate please contact your physician.***

Your next appointment is _________________ @ ______ at the ___________________ office.