In September 2026, AABB released the 8th edition of Standards for Molecular Testing for Red Cell, Platelet and Neutrophil Antigens (MT Standards). This edition becomes effective January 1, 2027, and contains updates that continue to expand the scope and advance the field of molecular testing.
The 8th edition of MT Standards includes several new standards that have previously been added to other AABB Standards. This includes new standards 1.9 and 1.9.1, which require that AABB-accredited laboratories communicate to AABB’s Accreditation Department if they have made a change to their activities that could affect their accreditation status and if a laboratory is subject to a regulatory enforcement action by their relevant competent authority (e.g., the Food and Drug Administration).
By Christopher Bocquet, AABB Senior Director, Standards Development and Quality Initiatives, Contributing Writer
October 2026
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