Competency information

Details

Perform and interpret results of internal quality control and external quality assessment relating to patient pre-transfusion testing.

Considerations

  • Application of IQC and EQA in the laboratory environment.
  • Relevance of EQA reports.
  • Corrective and preventive action required where results of IQC or EQA are not as expected.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 5 Outcome Interpret and comply with national guidelines for transfusion, applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. Blood Safety and Quality Regulations) and quality management systems in the hospital transfusion laboratory.