Blood

Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services

AABB Standards and Accreditation

TThe AABB transfusion medicine community plays a critical role in advancing patient care by setting standards and accreditations for a wide variety of activities performed by facilities involved in transfusion medicine, including blood collection facilities, laboratories, hospitals, post-acute care organizations and prehospital emergency services.

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Did You Know?

AABB has been accrediting blood banks and transfusion services for nearly 70 years, with more than 1,600 accredited facilities throughout the world.

AABB Education and Career Development

AABB empowers transfusion medicine professionals with engaging, relevant education and career development opportunities - including the AABB Annual Meeting, the field's top publications and educational programs, and more.

News, Resources and Regulatory Guidance

AABB's portfolio of news publications delivers need-to-know information, analysis of current and emerging issues in the field, and cutting-edge research to help members expand their knowledge and continue their professional growth.

The Latest News

Get timely insights and field developments through AABB News, AABB Newsfeed, Weekly Report and Transfusion.

Transfusion

Transfusion, AABB's peer-reviewed scientific journal, delivers the latest research and expert perspectives that shape the field of transfusion medicine. Each issue is available free to AABB members, and features the top original research in the field. Continuing education credits are offered for reading select articles and completing a test on the content.

Supporting the Field Through Advocacy

AABB champions policies that support the delivery of safe and effective transfusion medicine. Our advocacy priorities include:

  • Championing a resilient blood supply and a sustainable blood system that meets patients' needs.
  • Increasing patients' access to safe and effective biotherapies.
  • Protecting and improving coverage and reimbursement policies for blood, transfusion medicine and biotherapies.
  • Enhancing patient and donor care and safety.
  • Supporting research that is critical to driving innovation and advancements in transfusion medicine and biotherapies.

AABB Corporate Solutions

AABB helps support organizations in achieving their operational and strategic goals. AABB offers several products and services specifically designed to support organizations in the transfusion medicine field. These include:

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