Competency information
Details
Interpret data from HLA antibody identification tests and prepare clinically meaningful reports on patients awaiting solid organ transplantation.
Considerations
- How to assure the quality of personal practice.
- Current molecular HLA nomenclature.
- HLA antibody specificity nomenclature.
- Correct use of manual and computerised systems for interpreting and entering laboratory results.
- The need to manage records and all other information in accordance with applicable legislation, protocols and guidelines.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Perform the clinical and laboratory work up of patients awaiting solid organ transplantation, including the interpretation and reporting of results in the correct clinical context. |
| # 2 | Outcome Assess the suitability of patients for crossmatch and transplantation within the national deceased donor organ allocation scheme. |
| # 4 | Outcome Assess the suitability of patients for crossmatch and transplantation for living donation. |
| # 5 | Outcome Perform clinical and laboratory monitoring of patients who have received a solid organ transplant. |