Haematuria
Emergency referrals
All urgent cases must be discussed with the on call Registrar to obtain appropriate prioritisation and treatment. Contact through:
- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (07) 3646 8111
- The Prince Charles Hospital (07) 3139 4000
- Redcliffe Hospital (07) 3883 7777
- Caboolture Hospital (07) 5433 8888
Urgent cases accepted via phone must be accompanied with a written referral and a copy faxed immediately to the Central Patient Intake Unit: 1300 364 952.
Does your patient wish to be referred?
Minimum referral criteria
Does your patient meet the minimum referral criteria?
Category 1
Appointment within 30 days is desirable
- 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
Category 2
Appointment within 90 days is desirable
- 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
Category 3
Appointment within 365 days is desirable
- No category 3 criteria
If your patient does not meet the minimum referral criteria
Consider other treatment pathways or an alternative diagnosis.
If you still need to refer your patient:
- Please explain why (e.g. warning signs or symptoms, clinical modifiers, uncertain about diagnosis, etc.)
- Please note that your referral may not be accepted or may be redirected to another service
Other important information for referring practitioners
Not an exhaustive list
- MSU
- Urine cytology x 3
- ELFT FBC
- USS urinary tracts or CT IVP scan
- Triple phase CT abdomen/pelvis and CXR if renal mass confirmed on imaging
- Refer to HealthPathways for assessment and management information if available
Referral requirements
A referral may be rejected without the following information.
Send referral
Hotline: 1300 364 938
Fax: 1300 364 952
Electronic: eReferral system
Mail: Metro North Central Patient Intake
Aspley Community Centre
776 Zillmere Road
ASPLEY QLD 4034
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