Immunodeficiency
Immunodeficiencies are a range of disorders involving a defect in the normal function of the immune system. Delayed recognition and diagnosis leads to poor health outcomes and potentially premature death.
Information for patients and carers
SCIg therapy - general information for patients and carers Updated June 2018
Checklist - SCIg equipment Updated January 2019
Checklist - SCIg infusions New August 2017
Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)
Immunoglobulin replacement therapy (IRT)
Primary immunodeficiency (PIDs)
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
Hereditary angiodema (HAE) - under development
Subcutaneous immunogobulin (SCIg) information
SCIg therapy - general information for patients and carers Updated June 2018
SCIg information handouts for patients and carers Updated August 2017 (ASCIA member access only)
Guide - Setting up a SCIg service in a hospital Updated January 2019
SCIg Treatment Plan New August 2017
Transfer Care Plan for patients on IRT (immunoglobulin replacement therapy) New June 2018
Travel Plan for patients on SCIg (subcutaneous immunoglobulin) therapy Updated January 2019
SCIg Position Statement Updated June 2018
Other information for health professionals
Guidelines – Standardised infusion rates for intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) replacement therapy Updated June 2018
Primary immunodeficiencies (PID) Clinical Update New August 2017
Primary immunodeficiencies (PID) e-training e-training
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) Position Paper and Action Plan
Content updated January 2019
