Question

A 70-year-old man is found to have asymptomatic microscopic haematuria (1+ blood) on a routine urine dipstick test performed during a health check. Renal function, blood pressure, and PSA are normal. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Refer for non-urgent urology assessment for cystoscopy and upper tract imaging

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Reassure and repeat urine dipstick in 6 months

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Refer for urgent urology assessment (2-week wait)

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Arrange renal ultrasound only

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Measure urine protein:creatinine ratio (PCR)

Practice question

A 70-year-old man is found to have asymptomatic microscopic haematuria (1+ blood) on a routine urine dipstick test performed during a health check. Renal function, blood pressure, and PSA are normal. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step?