Training activity information

Details

Interpret in light of clinical details and other laboratory results a patient presenting with suspected C1 inhibitor deficiency

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.
  • Implications for patient outcome
  • Effect of comorbidities and therapy on interpretation of results
  • Sensitivity and specificity of laboratory tests

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome

Perform and interpret tests for the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of allergic disease.

# 4 Outcome

Explain the limitations of laboratory tests for allergic disease and associated in vivo.

# 6 Outcome

Practice in partnership with relevant clinical specialisms in the investigation of allergic disease.