Training activity information

Details

Perform and interpret autoantibody investigations

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

  • Haemolytic anaemia categories
  • Application of testing algorithms dependent of categories
  • Adsorptions
  • Direct antiglobulin test (DAT)

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Select suitable and valid techniques for transfusion pre-compatibility testing.

# 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.

# 6 Outcome

Perform phenotyping and/or referral of genotyping to complete investigation for pre-transfusion testing.

# 8 Outcome

Devise and perform investigative strategies for complex antibody identifications and transfusion reaction investigations.