Training activity: 4

Details

Perform the sample preparation for and annotate five organic acid profiles and interpret the results

Type

Developmental training activity (DTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.

Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.

An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.

Considerations

• Local and national training guidelines, including standards and pathways
• Method selection, including pre-analytical issues, assay advantages and limitations, quality parameters, and interferences
• Equipment calibration and maintenance
• Quality control; EQA and IQC
• Clinical utility
• National and international guidelines
• Role of the duty biochemist

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 2	Outcome Employ knowledge of the technical issues associated with paediatric samples.
# 3	Outcome Identify the appropriate specialist testing for the major categories of inborn errors of metabolism.
# 4	Outcome Apply the appropriate testing strategy for paediatric clinical scenarios.
# 6	Outcome Select and perform the appropriate investigative strategy for the common, acute presenting paediatric disorders.
# 7	Outcome Select and perform the appropriate investigative testing strategy for inborn errors, including those relevant to developmental delay and dysmorphism.
# 8	Outcome Apply the investigation of inborn errors of metabolism to adults.