What's the alternative imaging for gross hematuria, painless when contrast contraindicated?

Q: What's the alternative imaging for gross hematuria, painless when contrast contraindicated?

MRI — Renal/bladder US + MR Urogram (iv contrast).

Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Gross hematuria, painless

Recommended: CT Urogram + cystoscopy is the preferred imaging study for gross hematuria, painless. CTU evaluates the upper tracts; cystoscopy evaluates the bladder.

Recommended study

CT Urogram + cystoscopy

CT IV contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis OutpatientAcute inpatient Reviewed 2026-05

CTU evaluates the upper tracts; cystoscopy evaluates the bladder. Renal/bladder ultrasound is an alternative when iodinated contrast is contraindicated.

If the default doesn't apply

Contrast contraindicated

MRI Renal/bladder US + MR Urogram IV contrast