BUNDLE Standards for Immunohematology Reference Laboratories, 14th ed – Print and Guidance

This bundle provides access to the 14th edition of Standards for Immunohematology Reference Laboratories and Guidance for Standards for Immunohematology Reference Laboratories.

The 14th edition of Standards for Immunohematology Reference Laboratories relies on a matrix of quality management system and detailed operational requirements, such as those defining minimum antisera resources.

Significant Changes to the 14th Edition

• Standards 1.9 and 1.9.1 have been added to ensure that clear communication exists between AABB and all accredited laboratories in cases where an event has occurred that has impacted their accreditation status.
• Standard 3.5.4.1 clarifies what has to occur if a singular piece of equipment cannot be identified as the cause of the nonconformance.
• Standard 3.7 has been added to ensure that all laboratories monitor their critical technology infrastructure and that they function as expected. This standard requires that there are defined checks to monitor that technology is working as intended and expected.
• Standard 5.1.2.5 has been added to ensure that when titration testing errors occur, they are reported while ensuring that previously defined titered results can be used as a part of the reporting.

Guidance for Standards for Immunohematology Reference Laboratories includes verbatim requirements from the IRL Standards interspersed with guidance. Language from the IRL Standards is presented; when there is appropriate guidance for that standard, the guidance language follows the standard with the heading "Guidance." This format allows the reader to see both the requirement and the associated guidance side by side.

Please note that there is no guidance for some standards. The Immunohematology Reference Laboratories Standards Committee has chosen to focus Guidance for Standards for Immunohematology Reference Laboratories on those issues that may require additional context and/or examples to assist in attaining compliance with the IRL Standards.

Effective date: April 1, 2026

BUNDLE EDITION: AABB, 2026, 104 pages, ISBN 978-1-56395-545-7 | AABB, 2026, 90 pages
Product Code: 264025
Member Price: $245
Nonmember Price: $350

Item Details (Print):

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View Table of Contents (pdf)

View Preface (pdf)

View Sample Pages (pdf)

Item Details (Guidance):

View Table of Contents (pdf)

View Preface (pdf)

View Sample Pages (pdf)