Donors at risk: haematuria

Microscopic haematuria is commonly encountered in potential kidney donors. The implications of this vary greatly. It may signify a false positive result or be a transient insignificant finding. However, it may also signify the presence of important underlying pathology in the donor. The aim of this guideline is to provide guidance regarding the investigation and further assessment of these prospective donors. There is no good data regarding the longterm outcome for donors with what is judged to be ‘benign haematuria’.