Competency information

Details

Perform immunological testing of allergic response using the appropriate assay.

Considerations

  • The laboratory protocols and procedures for the performance of immunological assays to investigate hypersensitivity and allergic response.
  • The recognition of factors that may affect the outcome of investigations and control measures.
  • The requirements of both internal and external quality control and assessment for allergy in an immunology laboratory.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Select appropriate methods to investigate hypersensitivity and immunology laboratory tests for specific IgE.
# 2 Outcome Perform clinical and laboratory investigation of hypersensitivity and allergy.