"See and Treat" rapid access clinic for visible blood in urine.
Seeing blood in your urine can be alarming. While it is a "red flag" symptom that must be investigated to rule out cancer, there are many other common causes:
We process hematuria referrals urgently. Our goal is to minimize the time between seeing blood and seeing a specialist.
We offer expedited access to cystoscopy suites. This allows us to visualize the bladder and rule out bladder cancer much faster than standard wait times.
If you haven't had upper tract imaging yet, we organize the appropriate requisitions to navigate the public imaging queues efficiently. If imaging is already done, we review it promptly.
Visible blood in the urine (Gross Hematuria) is a cardinal sign of bladder or kidney cancer until proven otherwise.
It can be uncomfortable, especially for men. We use a freezing gel, but you may still feel pressure or a stinging sensation. It is a very quick procedure (1-2 minutes) but we do not want to minimize the fact that it is invasive.
Generally, no. However, if you have been scheduled for a procedure under sedation (rare for diagnostic cystoscopy), you will receive specific fasting instructions. Otherwise, stay hydrated.
Physician Referral Required. Indications: Any episode of visible frank blood in urine.