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Testicular, epididymal, scrotal, penis or foreskin abnormalities

Copied from the official Gold Coast Health condition page (27 Aug 2026). Hospital triage assigns the official category. Live source: Refer Your Patient — Testicular, epididymal, scrotal, penis or foreskin abnormalities.

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Cat 1 · 30 days

appointment within 30 calendar days. - Painless, solid, testicular mass - Scrotal pain or swelling suspicious of testicular cancer - Suspected penile cancer or tumour - Metastatic germ cell tumors require both Urology and Oncology input. For optimum care, should be seen within 2 weeks

Cat 2 · 90 days

appointment within 90 calendar days. - Intermittent testicular pain suggestive of intermittent testicular torsion - Painful swollen testis/epididymis provided testicular cancer has been excluded - Haematospermia - Foreskin phimosis with voiding symptoms/threatened paraphimosis - Penile discharge or lesions or ballanitis (excluding genital warts)

Cat 3 · 365 days

appointment within 365 calendar days. Scrotal pain or swelling and any of the following: - hydrocele/varicocele - painful or large epididymal cyst - foreskin phimosis, provided no obstructed voiding - erectile dysfunction not responding to maximal medical management - Peyronie’s disease causing functional impairment or pain - chronic testicular pain - other foreskin abnormalities (frenulum breve, scarring and tearing)

Essential referral information

Referral will be returned without this. If a mandatory test cannot be obtained, say so in the referral.

- MSU M/C/S results* - USS scrotum/testes results* *Not necessary for penile cancer/tumour or phimosis conditions

Out of scope / wrong door

- 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

Send outpatient referrals to

  • Smart Referrals preferred (Best Practice or Medical Director)
  • Medical Objects GQ42150009Z (lookup qh → QHEALTH, GOLD COAST HEALTH OUTPATIENT)
  • HealthLink EDI Qldgchsd
  • Fax (07) 5687 4497 — Booking and Referral Centre
  • Post: Booking and Referral Centre, Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport QLD 4215
  • Clinic enquiries 1300 559 083

How to refer — full order

HealthPathways

Sign in for localised assessment and management. HealthPathways does not send the referral. Register: gchealthpathways@health.qld.gov.au

goldcoast.communityhealthpathways.org

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