AABB Seeking Feedback to Shape Fundamental, RT Standards

March 25, 2025

AABB is currently seeking feedback to shape updates to the proposed draft of the second edition of Fundamental Standards for Blood Collection and Transfusion and the proposed draft of the 17th edition of Standards for Relationship Testing Laboratories. 

The deadline to submit feedback to shape the proposed Fundamental Standards is Wednesday, April 16.  The deadline to submit feedback on proposed Relationship Testing Standards is May 6.

AABB’s Global Standards Committee and RT Standards Committee encourage commenters to provide alternative wording if they think it would improve the clarity of a standard. The committees also request that commenters identify the current standard by its number at the beginning of their comments, especially if commenting on more than one standard. Finally, those who agree or disagree strongly with a current standard should state a reason or submit data to support their viewpoint.