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ISBT 128: a global information standard.

¹International Council for Commonality in Blood Banking Automation, San Bernardino, CA, USA. pat.distler@iccbba.org

Cell and Tissue Banking

|July 24, 2010

Summary

The International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) 128 is a global standard for tracking blood, cell, tissue, and organ products. Its widespread adoption enhances safety and efficiency in healthcare systems worldwide.

Area of Science:

Biomedical informatics
Healthcare standards
Transfusion medicine

Background:

The International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) 128 provides a global standard for identifying, labeling, and transferring information for human blood, cell, tissue, and organ products.
Designed over two decades, ISBT 128 aims to enhance accuracy, safety, and efficiency for donors, patients, and healthcare professionals.
The standard's adoption has grown significantly since 1997, with over 3,500 facility identifiers assigned in 67 countries.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the ISBT 128 standard and its global impact on the management of biological products.
To highlight the benefits of ISBT 128 in ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.
To underscore the role of ICCBBA and advisory groups in the standard's development and maintenance.

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The ISBT 128 standard is a developed and refined system for product identification and information transfer.
Implementation and adoption are tracked through assigned facility identifiers.
Management and development involve a not-for-profit organization (ICCBBA) and international expert advisory groups.

Main Results:

ISBT 128 is utilized in 67 countries across six continents, with over 3,500 assigned facility identifiers.
The standard has gained acceptance from international organizations and regulatory bodies.
The benefits of improved patient safety and traceability outweigh the implementation costs.

Conclusions:

ISBT 128 is a critical global standard for the safe and efficient management of blood, cell, tissue, and organ products.
Its international adoption demonstrates its value in disparate healthcare systems.
Continued expert guidance ensures the standard evolves to meet user needs, justifying its associated costs.