MSL975063 — Perform haematological tests

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What an assessment for MSL975063 must cover

34 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 16 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Process samples and associated request details

1.1Identify specimens and request forms that do not comply with workplace requirements
1.2Record any discrepancies or sample quality issues and indicate action required
1.3Register samples, in accordance with workplace procedures, recording details that allow accurate tracking and chain of custody traceable to employee

2 Perform tests

2.1Conduct individual tests according to workplace procedures, applying required quality control
2.2Prepare blood films in accordance with workplace procedures
2.3Use appropriate manual haematological techniques
2.4Identify normal and abnormal morphological characteristics of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets
2.5Classify and count cell populations
2.6Calculate red cell indices and white blood cells absolute counts
2.7Interpret automated analyser results and correlate with blood film morphology
2.8Record results in accordance with workplace procedures using correct terminology

3 Maintain laboratory records

3.1Record and/or check results in accordance with workplace procedures
3.2Follow procedures to ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results

Performance evidence

safely and accurately performed and interpreted at least 3 haematological tests or procedures from the list below: packed cell volume (PCV) or Haematocrit (HCT), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), manual platelet estimation, manual reticulocyte count, haemoglobin (Hb) measurement, coagulation tests including prothrombin time
accurately performed and interpreted the following tests, recording results for at least 3 samples, including 1 normal and 2 abnormal, for each of the following: calculate red cell indices including mean cell volume (MCV), mean cell haemoglobin (MCH), and mean cell haemoglobin concentration (MCHC), white blood cell (WBC) differential, red blood cell (RBC), WBC and platelet morphology
used accurate terminology
visually differentiate a variety of sample conditions including clotted, lipemic, haemolysed and inadequate samples

Knowledge evidence

medical terminology relevant to normal and abnormal haematology
basic structure and function of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets
structure, function and metabolic variants of Hb
basic principles of haemostasis and the effects of therapeutic drugs on coagulation mechanisms
routine tests performed in haematology laboratories and their purpose, including: full blood count, routine haematological stains, blood film examination, coagulation tests including prothrombin time, haemoglobin measurement, packed cell volume (PCV)/Haematocrit, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), manual platelet estimation, reticulocyte count
morphological variation of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets and their significance as a diagnostic indicator and their relationship to physiological and pathological conditions
key diagnostic laboratory findings used to identify common haematological disorders including: anaemias and the common subtypes including macrocytic, microcytic and normocytic, acute leukaemias, mature lymphoproliferative disorders, myeloproliferative disorders, myelodysplastic syndromes, microbiological infections including malaria, coagulopathies
importance of identifying immature cells including nucleated red blood cells (NRBC) and blasts
Importance of early detection of acute promyelocytic leukaemia
actions required when abnormal parameters are identified
causes and impact of haemoloysis of result values
types of further testing and their importance to confirm diagnosis
technological advances in haematology including automation of full blood counts, coagulation assays and point of care testing: basic principle and purpose of flow cytometry, advantages and limitation of automation, importance of equipment maintenance and use of controls
relationships that exist between the sample and the test result, including: sample collection, the preservation and timely testing of samples, sample transport and storage conditions and issues of fixation/staining artefact, trouble shooting of common sample quality issues
awareness of environmental sustainability issues as they relate to the work task
legal, ethical and work health and safety (WHS) requirements specific to the work task including traceability, confidentiality and security requirements of all clinical information, and laboratory data and records.

Foundation skills

Planning and organising: Planning and organising skills to manage own work and ensure the timely completion of tasks.

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