Competency information
Details
Interpret haematology data in light of clinical details and authorise reports under supervision on patients with thrombophilia. This should include one congenital example and one acquired example:
- congenital, e.g. factor V Leiden prothrombin mutation, and MTHFR mutation
- acquired, e.g anti-cardiolipin antibodies
- lupus anticoagulants
- heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
- antithrombin, protein C and protein S.
Considerations
- The aetiology and clinical presentation of thrombophilia disorders.
- The clinical significance and the laboratory presentation in relation to the disorder chosen.
- Factors affecting results, e.g. oral contraceptive pill, pregnancy, liver disease.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 | Outcome Interpret and report results of investigations of haemostasis in the correct clinical context. |