AABB Standards UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

When are AABB standards updated? - Every 2 years True or False: The AABB Standards are mandatory for Blood Banks or Transfusion Services to follow? - False; only if you are seeking AABB accreditation What does it mean when a standard has the following words: *Shall/Must* - The standard is mandatory and failure to comply results in nonconformance What does it mean when a standard has the following words: *Should/May* - The standard is recommended and is not required for accreditation What does it mean when a standard has the following statement: *By a method known to* - Previously published data overrides separate QC What does the pen symbol next to a standard indicate? - Indicates the need for a documented record to be in compliance