MT SC Seeks Feedback on Draft 7th Edition of Standards for Molecular Testing for Red Cell, Platelet and Neutrophil Antigens

The Molecular Testing Standards Committee (MT SC) is seeking feedback on the draft 7th edition of Standards for Molecular Testing for Red Cell, Platelet and Neutrophil Antigens before the MT SC meets to draft and finalize the proposed 7th edition of MT Standards for member and public comment this winter.

The MT SC requests that individuals with comments submit them no later than Wednesday, Jan. 10, as the committee will meet shortly thereafter.

If you do not have access to the final 6th edition of Standards for Molecular Testing for Red Cell, Platelet and Neutrophil Antigens (the document upon which the draft 7th edition is based), please email standards@aabb.org to request a two-week trial access to the 6th edition in the Standards Portal.

The MT SC requests that commenters identify the standard by its number at the beginning of the comments, especially if they plan to comment on more than one standard. Additionally, commenters should provide alternative wording if they think it would improve the clarity of a standard. Those who agree or disagree strongly with a current standard should state their reasons or submit data.

AABB will continue to hold the 60-day open comment period following the release of the proposed 7th edition of Standards for Molecular Testing for Red Cell, Platelet and Neutrophil Antigens, currently scheduled to begin in winter 2024.

Interested individuals may submit comments online.