Professional Organisations
Australian and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion (ANZSBT)
Advances knowledge, produces guidelines and standards, and promotes research into blood transfusion.
American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)
Supports the highest standards of medical, technical and administrative performance, scientific investigation and clinical application through standard setting, accreditation, education and advocacy.
International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT)
Was founded in 1935 and brings together transfusion professionals from more than 85 countries.
World Health Organisation (WHO)
Has a department that provides information on blood safety, with an emphasis on the developing world.
Royal Australian College of Physicians
In partnership with ANZSBT has developed the Evolve Top 5 Recommendations on low value practices around transfusion.