Haematuria, or blood in the urine, can be caused by medical or surgical issues involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate or urethra. Initial evaluation of haematuria involves taking a focused history on symptoms, performing a dipstick urinalysis and urine microscopy to determine if further investigation is needed. Significant haematuria risks include single episodes of visible haematuria over age 45, non-visible haematuria over age 60, or persistent asymptomatic haematuria. Initial investigations may include renal function tests, urine culture and cytology, ultrasound or CT urogram to identify the cause or presence of cancer.