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Intro/background

Haematuria should be described as visible or non-visible to avoid any confusion. Most cases of haematuria will resolve and can be investigated as outpatients. Indications for emergency admission include clot-retention, symptomatic anaemia or haemodynamic instability.

Assessment

Non-visible haematuria pathway1

1. NHSGGC. Nonvisible haematuria. 

Reproduced with kind permission of NHSGGC.

When & how to refer

SCI Gateway to Urology.

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 14/11/2025

Next review date: 14/11/2027

Author(s): Urology consultants.

Version: 01.0

Approved By: Urology Directorate Governance Group