Competency information
Details
Select the appropriate immunological assay to investigate the immune system of patients with haematological malignancies such as:
- Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
- Acute leukaemia
- Lymphomas
- Multiple myeloma
- Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia
- Post BMT lymphocyte levels (immune reconstitution).
Considerations
- The importance of immunological data in the light of clinical details in patients with haematological malignancies prior to and during therapy.
- The range of appropriate assays for the investigation of haematological malignancy.
- The factors affecting the selection of appropriate immunological assay for investigation of haematological malignancies.
- The need to manage records and all other information in accordance with applicable legislation, protocols and guidelines.
- How to assure the quality of personal practice.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Select appropriate methods for the diagnosis and management of a range of immunological conditions. |