Training activity information
Details
Perform and technically validate investigation of immunodeficiency to including all of the following:
- Lymphocyte subsets
- B cell memory phenotyping
- Extended T cell phenotyping
And one of the following:
- Neutrophil function tests
- Lymphocyte function tests
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
- Sample type, handling/acceptance criteria
- Factors affecting assay validity
- Reference methods
- Performance characteristics, including sensitivity and specificity
- Uncertainty of measurement
- Guidelines and diagnostic criteria
- IQC and EQA and any challenges with quality controlling the procedure
- Analytical and clinical
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Select and perform a range of assays for the investigation of primary and secondary immunodeficiency, including a range of flow cytometry assays. |