Training activity information
Details
Interpret immunological data in light of patient history and associated laboratory results, patients with secondary immunodeficiency, including all of the following:
- Iatrogenic
- Neoplasia
- Infection
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
- Guidance documents
- Reference ranges and interpretation and limitations of tests
- Sources of interference/cross-reactivity
- Pathway/process for urgent cases
- Implications for patient outcome
- Effect of comorbidities and therapy on interpretation of results
- Confirmatory testing
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Interpret and report on laboratory investigations that enumerate components of this immune system and its function in light of clinical details and other laboratory tests. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Identify and escalate urgent abnormal test results and report urgent abnormal results to the requesting healthcare professional, according to local protocols. |