2005

The term ‘Patient Blood Management’ introduced & 1^st appears in ‘Updates in Blood Conservation and Transfusion Alternatives’.

Automated systems for high throughput molecular blood group testing reported, initially applied to donor screening.

Microarray technology applied to molecular typing.

New Zealand National Haemovigilance Programme established.

American Association of Blood Banks changes its name to only its initials i.e. AABB.

The Australian & New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion (ANZSBT) aims to engage with stakeholders in all areas of transfusion through communication, representation and advocacy.

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