Competency information
Details
Analyse and interpret genetic analysis for the diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)
Considerations
- Health and safety requirements for processing samples including FFPE and fresh material
- Principles of relevant genetic approaches
- Analysis and interpretation
- Factors affecting quality of samples for genetic analysis
- Limitations of the procedures Internal quality control for assays
- Importance of external quality assurance
- Role of validation and verification of procedures and equipment
- Understanding of assay accreditation and ISO 15189 or equivalent
- National guidelines for pathways and procedures
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 | Outcome Apply the appropriate testing strategy that would lead to the diagnosis of a range haematological malignancies |
| # 4 | Outcome Implement the use of appropriate assays for the diagnoses and monitoring of a range of haematological malignancies |