Competency information
Details
Prepare full and accurate interpretive clinical reports for rapid aneuploidy testing.
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.
- Pertinent EQA schemes. The role and practice of pertinent 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.
- The ISO15189 standards for lab participation in EQA schemes.
- The requirement for follow up testing; the testing methods available, the appropriate choice of test, limitations and sample requirements.
- 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.
- 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. |