RhD Genotyping for Patients with a Weak D Phenotype The College of American Pathologists (CAP) Transfusion Medicine Resource Committee (TMRC) recently summarized their recommendations for patients with serologic weak… December 12, 2014
AABB and the CDC Outline Guidelines for Laboratory Testing of Patients with Suspected Ebola While the Ebola outbreak continues to plague West Africa, there is concern from hospitals in developed nations about handling potentially… September 12, 2014
CMS Grants AABB as an Accrediting Organization for Laboratories Performing HLA Testing Facilities performing human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing for clinical use must be accredited. The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services… May 23, 2014
FDA Advisory Committee Supports Molecular Assay The AABB in conjunction with the American Red Cross and America’s Blood Centers issued a joint statement last week before… March 28, 2014
WHO Defends Voluntary Blood Donation Policy In a recent commentary in Science, Neelam Dhingra, on behalf of the World Health Organization (WHO), defended their voluntary non-rumunerated… November 21, 2013
AABB Revises TRALI Mitigation Requirements The AABB’s Blood Bank/Transfusion Service Standards Program Unit has revised requirements regarding the mitigation of transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI). The… October 11, 2013
Improved Assay Methods Needed for Fetomateral Hemorrhage Members of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) highlight the need for improvement in quantitative laboratory assays for fetomaternal hemorrhage… September 27, 2013
AABB Issues Updated TRALI Risk Reduction Standards The AABB has issued updated standards for blood banks and transfusion servicesto reduce the risk of transfusion-related acute lung injury… August 23, 2013
American Medical Association Opposes FDA Blood Donation Ban for Gay Men The American Medical Association (AMA) voted June 18th to oppose the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) lifetime ban… July 3, 2013
VIDEO: 30-Minute Rule For RBC Temperature Control May Be Too Restrictive A study published in TRANSFUSION has found that exposure of red cell units to 30 degrees Celsius for up to… June 30, 2013
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