Competency information
Details
Analyse antibody data for a patient referred for platelet refractoriness and produce an interpretive report for clinical colleagues
Considerations
- How to assure the quality of personal practice.
- Local protocols for the selection of HLA and / or Human Platelet Antigen (HPA) compatible platelets.
- Indications for platelet transfusion, e.g.
- Immune and non-immune causes of platelet refractoriness
- Matching algorithms
- Pre and post transfusion monitoring
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 7 | Outcome Assess the suitability of patients for HLA/HPA selected platelets and identify compatible platelet units. |