National Blood Exchange

AABB's National Blood Exchange (NBE) is a nationwide resource-sharing program coordinating the distribution of blood products to meet demand across the US.

180,000 units moved each year, 150+ network blood centers and hospitals, 100% AABB-accredited shippers, 24/7 emergency support

Connect

With one call, email, or text, to the NBE team we can assist with your supply challenges and assist in making critical decisions in your blood supply management. Streamlined cloud-based account platform, with secure multi-user access for buyers and sellers.

Supply

NBE arranges shipments from AABB-Accredited blood facilities. From 24/7 emergency support to long term supply agreements, NBE can offer a solution that fits your needs.

Inform

NBE provides our members with up-to-date intelligence on supply trends and market developments to help keep your operations running smoothly.

Connecting Blood to Patients When it Matters Most. One nationwide network, moving blood to where it's needed. From donor to patient, from lab to bedside.

A Strong Blood Supply Network Starts With Real Relationships. NBE is a nonprofit, member-only program. We work with AABB-accredited facilities as a neutral, trusted partner.

Your Supply Strategy Needs a Partner. NBE provides personalized assistance, real-time national blood supply data and 24/7 crisis support.

One email, text or call connects you to an experienced NBE account manager who works with AABB-accredited, member facilities to provide:

Rapid coordination across a national network
Access to specialty and hard-to-source products
Product support during shortages and disruptions
Experienced NBE account management

"The NBE gives us access to the nationwide blood supply. This helps our hospital coordinate products during times of increased usage and local shortages that can be caused by weather, flu or local disasters. The NBE online centralized billing system provides one statement for the month detailing all transactions."

-Boston Medical Center