According to the Mayo Clinic, in addition to taking a complete medical history and performing a physical exam, your doctor will likely recommend blood and urine tests.
If your doctor suspects a problem or if you are at high risk of kidney cancer, you may also have one or more of the following tests to check for growths or tumors:
- Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
- Ultrasound examination
- Computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Biopsy
If the results of an IVP suggest transitional cell cancer, your doctor will likely recommend a test that examines your bladder for signs of cancer (cystoscopy).
If your doctor finds signs of kidney cancer, the next step is to determine whether the cancer has spread. This usually means more tests, including additional blood tests, an ultrasound of your liver, a CT scan, a chest X-ray or a bone scan.
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