Competency information
Details
Interpret immunological data in light of clinical details and be aware of the process of authorising written reports on patients with a variety of common infections, prior to and during therapy, including all of the following:
- viral infections
- bacterial infections
- fungal infections
- infection after secondary immunodeficiency.
Considerations
- The type of blood samples required.
- Correct timing of patient samples prior to and during investigation (i.e. when infection will affect the normal levels of immunoglobulins/lymphocytes/complement, etc.).
- Which component of the immune system should be measured and understand the usefulness of the results obtained.
- Correct interpretation of immunological data.
- Requirements of interpretive reports.
- Responsibility and level of authority for production and authorisation of reports.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 | Outcome Interpret and report clinical immunological tests in the correct clinical context. |