Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services, 35th edition – Print

The 35th edition of Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services details the latest standards of practice in blood banking and transfusion medicine. As in the past, each chapter heading represents one of the Quality System Essentials and the quality standards are supplemented by technical requirements. The effective date of this edition is April 1, 2026.

Significant Changes to the 35th 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 5.1.9.3.2 has been added to ensure that requirements surrounding temporary storage containers and what is expected with regard to the maintenance of viability of blood and blood components.

PRINT EDITION: AABB, 2026, 187 pages, ISBN 978-1-56395-548-8

Product Code: 263120
Member Price: $217
Nonmember Price: $320

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