Urology · Refer Your Patient
Copied from the official Gold Coast Health condition page (27 Aug 2026). Hospital triage assigns the official category. Live source: Refer Your Patient — Haematuria (Urology).
Cat 1 · 30 days
appointment within 30 calendar days. - Any haematuria in an individual aged >40 years. - Haematuria in an individual aged < 40 years with abnormal cytology or urinary tract ultrasound that suggests malignancy: - renal parenchymal mass >4cm - bladder or collecting system mass - unexplained isolated hydronephrosis - In the absence of urinary tract infection or other obvious benign cause, or persists despite maximum medical treatment i.e. antibiotics
Cat 2 · 90 days
appointment within 90 calendar days. - Haematuria in an individual <40 years with: - renal parenchyma mass <4cm - persistent ( > 6 weeks) unexplained microscopic haematuria - If decline in GFR or proteinuria, refer to Nephrologist
Cat 3 · 365 days
appointment within 365 calendar days. - No category 3 criteria
Referral will be returned without this. If a mandatory test cannot be obtained, say so in the referral.
- MSU M/C/S - Urine cytology results x3 (separate days) - ELFT & FBC results - USS urinary tract (Preferred for Microscopic Haematuria) or CT IVP results (Preferred for Macroscopic Haematuria) - Smoking history (even if negative)
- Circumcision for cosmetic reasons - Aesthetic surgery - Sexually transmitted infections– refer sexual health clinic - Genital ulcers and warts – refer sexual health clinic provided verrucous carcinoma is excluded - Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal - Ejaculatory disorders - Catheter change/maintenance - Proteinuria – refer nephrology - Small epididymal cysts <2cm - Asymptomatic simple renal cyst
Parent service: Urology
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