Whilst these pages are in the process of being updated, please refer to the Scottish urological cancer guidelines:
https://www.cancerreferral.scot.nhs.uk/urological-cancers/?alttemplate=Guideline
EdRen Edinburgh Renal Unit Referral Guidance
R.M & H.S 13-05-20
Who to refer:
- Patients aged >60 with raised WCC on blood test or dysuria/bladder pain – refer both to Urology and urinary tract USS: URGENT SUSPICION OF CANCER
- Patient aged > 40 with no other symptoms – refer both to Urology and for USS: ROUTINE.
- Patient aged <40y with no other symptoms and either abnormal renal function or urinary protein/creat ratio: consider referral to renal medicine.
Who not to refer:
- Those investigated in the last 5 years for non-visible haematuria, with no new symptoms
- Patients aged <40 with no other symptoms and normal renal function and urinary protein/creat ratio.
How to refer:
Through SCI Gateway – Western General Hospital – Urology.
Through SCI Gateway – Radiology for urinary tract USS
Through SCI Gateway – RIE – Renal Medicine
