Competency information
Details
Perform the appropriate immunological investigations, to include the following:
- flow cytometry
- morphological assays
- relevant molecular techniques
- electrophoresis
- free light chains
- immunoglobulin measurement.
Considerations
- Relevant protocols and procedures and their application.
- Factors influencing the possible outcomes of investigation and relevant control measures.
- Specific quality issues associated with immune assays used in haematological malignancies.
- The importance of correctly interpreting the data from these assays.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Select and perform laboratory tests for haematological malignancies and data analysis. |
| # 2 | Outcome Undertake the clinical laboratory work-up of patients awaiting haemopoetic stem cell transplantation. |