AABB Seeks Input to Shape Draft 35th Edition of BB/TS Standards

January 21, 2025

AABB’s Blood Banks/Transfusion Services Standards Committee invites member feedback to guide updates to the draft 35th edition of Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services (BB/TS Standards) before the committee meets to draft and finalize the proposed standards this spring.

The draft 35th edition is based upon the final 34th edition of Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services. Those who do not have access to the 34th edition should email standards@aabb.org to request two-week trial access in the Standards Portal.

The committee requests that commenters identify the current standard by its number at the beginning of their comments, especially if commenting on more than one standard. The committee also encourages commenters to provide alternative wording if they think it would improve the clarity of a standard. Finally, those who agree or disagree strongly with a current standard should state a reason or submit data to support their viewpoint.

The deadline to submit comments is Feb. 20. AABB will continue to hold the 60-day open comment period following the release of the proposed 35th edition of Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services, currently scheduled to begin in April.