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.
AABB has been accrediting blood banks and transfusion services for nearly 70 years, with more than 1,600 accredited facilities throughout the world.
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.
Get timely insights and field developments through AABB News, AABB Newsfeed, Weekly Report and 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.
AABB champions policies that support the delivery of safe and effective transfusion medicine. Our advocacy priorities include: