Since 1957, AABB has developed Standards that promote patient safety and quality in several different fields. AABB's Standards combine internationally accepted quality management system essentials with technical requirements appropriate for each discipline. These Standards then form the basis for AABB's Accreditation program.
To become accredited, a facility must be in compliance with the current edition of Standards and adhere to other accreditation requirements. The AABB Accreditation program is internationally recognized as a symbol of quality, and facilities that have achieved AABB accreditation are known to provide quality products and services.
AABB’s Accreditation Program promotes the highest standard of care for patients and donors in all aspects of blood banking, transfusion, biotherapies, and relationship testing. Their comprehensive quality systems approach encourages continuous improvement and is a mark of high quality – showing donors, patients, employees, and regulators that our organization is committed to optimizing its standards of care by managing risk and intentionally focusing on quality.