Competency information
Details
Interpret haematology data in light of clinical details and authorise reports under supervision of patients with a range of hereditary red cell disorders, including the following:
- SCD
- thalassaemias
- other haemoglobin variants,
- red cell enzymopathies
- red cell membrane defects.
Considerations
- The clinical significance and the laboratory presentation, in relation to the disorder chosen.
- BCSH, NICE and other clinical practice guidelines for the investigation of red cell disorders.
- Correct timing of patient samples prior to and during investigation.
- Correct interpretation of haematological results relative to reference data.
- Requirements of interpretive reports.
- Responsibility and level of authority for production and authorisation of reports.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 | Outcome Identify appropriate clinical and laboratory investigations and outline the management of acquired and hereditary red cell disorders. |