Training activity information
Details
Perform sample identification and acceptance according to current guidelines and laboratory policies
Type
Entrustable training activity (ETA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee repeatedly, consistently, and effectively over time, in a range of situations. This may include occasions where the trainee has not successfully achieved the outcome of the activity themselves. For example, because it was not appropriate to undertake the task in the circumstances or the trainees recognised their own limitations and sought help or advice to ensure the activity reached an appropriate conclusion.
Reflection at multiple timepoints on the trainee learning journey for this activity.
Considerations
- Sample and patient identifiers and pre-transfusion sample acceptance
- Quality assurance procedures and their application including concessionary testing
- Audit trail from vein-vein including use of laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
- Appropriate testing streams dependent on clinical details of patient
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Identify sequential testing algorithms appropriate to the samples under investigation for pre-compatibility testing. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Describe the limitations of methods used in pre-compatibility testing including sources of error and sample issues. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Practice in accordance with guidelines and procedures relevant to pre-transfusion testing. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Perform acceptance testing of samples requiring pre-transfusion testing and ensure samples follow appropriate testing streams relating to clinical condition. |