LabNotes - Volume 16, No.1, 2006

Related Industry Web Site: What is AABB?

Established in 1947, AABB (formerly known as American Association of Blood Banks) is an international, not-for-profi t association dedicated to the advancement of science and the practice of transfusion medicine and related biological therapies. The association is committed to improving health by developing and delivering standards, accreditation, and educational programs and services that optimize patient and donor care and safety. The mission of the AABB is to advance the practice and standards of transfusion medicine and related biological therapies. The association is dedicated to encouraging the voluntary donation of blood and other tissues and organs through education, public information, and research.

AABB membership consists of approximately 1,800 institutions and 8,000 individuals including physicians, scientists, administrators, medical technologists, nurses, researchers, blood donor recruiters, and public relations personnel. The membership spans all 50 states and 80 countries.

Learn more about the AABB, including the following, at their web site:

• Membership information
• Standard Setting
• Accreditation
• Regulatory, Legislative, Legal
• Education
• Publications
• E-mail and Contact Information

AABB
8101 Glenbrook Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-2749
Phone: (301) 907-6977
Fax: (301) 907-6895
Email: aabb@aabb.org