Competency information
Details
Perform the appropriate investigation of immunodeficiency to include all specified. To include all of the following:
- immunoglobulins and subclasses
 - neutrophil function tests
 - lymphocyte function tests
 - specific antibody responses to vaccine antigens
 - complement activity
 - cytokine production
 - molecular assays to define immunodeficiencies.
 
Considerations
- Relevant protocols and procedures and their application.
 - Factors influencing the possible outcomes of investigation and relevant control measures.
 
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome | 
|---|---|
| # 2 | Outcome Perform clinical and laboratory investigation of immunodeficiency. |