AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies) is an international, not-for-profit organization representing individuals and institutions involved in the fields of transfusion medicine and biotherapies.

AABB is now the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies. Learn more about our new name and brand – and watch as we evolve throughout 2022.

Donating blood is a safe, simple, and rewarding experience that usually only takes 45-60 minutes. Before You Donate. To donate blood, find a blood donation facility near you using AABB’s Blood Bank Locator. Then, call the facility to make an appointment.

2025年3月17日 · This section provides important information for everyone who is interested in learning more about blood donation, including blood center staff, prospective donors, patients who may need a transfusion and the general public.

AABB is a leader in producing clinical practice guidelines for utilization of blood components in the U.S. and internationally. In addition, the association develops informational documents and guidance regarding a wide range of clinical and technical …

AABB’s Standards and Accreditation program is the leader in ensuring the highest level of quality and safety for the blood and biotherapies field.

AABB is the leader in setting standards that optimize and advance quality and safety for the blood and biotherapies field. Since 1957, AABB standards have been the backbone of AABB’s mission.

present this 1st edition of Fundamental Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services (Fundamentals). The SPC is the umbrella committee whose primary role is to oversee the creation, development, and revision of all AABB standards to ensure harmonization and consistency in AABB’s standard-setting activities.

Designed for early-career professionals or those looking to refresh their knowledge, AABB’s Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine 101 course provides a thorough overview about blood banking and transfusion medicine from top experts in the field.

Nonetheless, the blood community engaged in coordinated and collaborative efforts to ensure that patients had access to blood transfusions. This page includes AABB-developed resources that promote the safety and availability of the blood supply.