ICCBBA manages, develops and licenses ISBT 128--the international information standard for blood, cell, and tissue coding and labeling.  This requires that ICCBBA maintain the ISBT 128 Standard, international databases for Facility Identification Numbers and Product Coding, supporting documentation, and educational materials.

In its efforts to maintain and enhance the ISBT 128 Standard, ICCBBA brings together experts from clinical, scientific, technical, and informatics backgrounds to review and update the ISBT 128 Standard to ensure it continues to meet the needs of its users.

ICCBBA is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code.  These regulations stipulate that the organization cannot be organized or operated for the benefit of private interests, and no part of the organization's net earnings may inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual.  Within its Articles of Association, ICCBBA is required to be organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes.

ICCBBA's Board of Directors and members of its Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) are volunteers who give freely of their time and effort.  ICCBBA has a small staff who manages the technical documentation and databases, promote and support the global implementation of the standard, organize technical meetings, and administer registration and licensing.

How Is ICCBBA Funded?

ICCBBA operations are funded entirely from licensing fees collected from both facilities using the ISBT 128 standard and from vendors providing equipment or software that incorporates the standard.

Certifications

ICCBBA received ISO 9001:2008 certification in April of 2011. A copy of the certificate of registration can be found by clicking the logo below.

For More Information

ICCBBA publishes Annual Reports that chronicle the activities of the organization. The most recent report can be accessed here.

Contacting ICCBBA

The headquarters of ICCBBA is located in Redlands, California, USA. For contact details email us