Difference between revisions of "Haematuria"

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==Guidance==
 
==Guidance==
Establish underlying cause and results of any investigations. Discuss with MO
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Establish underlying cause and results of any investigations. Discuss with MO who should follow the flowchart for haematuria.
  
 
A donor with an intrauterine coil who shows haematuria on a urine dipstick or microscopy can still be cleared, as intrauterine coils are known to cause spotting.
 
A donor with an intrauterine coil who shows haematuria on a urine dipstick or microscopy can still be cleared, as intrauterine coils are known to cause spotting.
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In donors who are menstruating and whose urine dipstick demonstrates haematuria, a repeat urine dipstick should be undertaken once their period has finished.
  
 
==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions==
 
==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions==

Latest revision as of 10:19, 23 May 2024

Acceptability at Recruitment

QUALIFIED

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Recipient

Explanation of Condition

Blood in the urine.

Guidance

Establish underlying cause and results of any investigations. Discuss with MO who should follow the flowchart for haematuria.

A donor with an intrauterine coil who shows haematuria on a urine dipstick or microscopy can still be cleared, as intrauterine coils are known to cause spotting.

In donors who are menstruating and whose urine dipstick demonstrates haematuria, a repeat urine dipstick should be undertaken once their period has finished.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Version

Version 1, Edition 2

Date of Last Update

21st May 2024