Competency information
Details
Prepare full and accurate interpretive clinical reports for Non- Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis (NIPD).
Considerations
- How to recognise all tests have been completed to a satisfactory standard for the referral reason.
- All information has been validated as correct.
- Selection of correct report template for referral reason.
- Use of correct scientific and clinical terminology.
- Best practice guidelines compared with laboratory practice and any differences between the two.
- The role and practice of EQA schemes.
- How EQA schemes are incorporated into laboratory practice for the complete cycle of sample/test receipt, analysis, reporting, submission, result receipt and dissemination to staff.
- ISO standards for laboratory participation in EQA schemes.
- How to identify the requirement for follow up testing, the testing methods available and the appropriate choice of test. The limitations of these tests. Sample requirements and the potential effect on the patient care pathway.
- How to assign appropriate GenU.
- How to accurately use international reporting nomenclature.
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with these tests.
- How to identify appropriate follow up (proband or family) or adjunctive tests.
- Use of audit data to analyse test performance.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 | Outcome Compose fully interpreted clinical reports guided by current best practice guidance. |
| # 5 | Outcome Act in accordance with the high level of laboratory risk associated with prenatal testing and within limits of their responsibilities. |