Question

AATB standards require that tissue banking maintain SOPs encompassing all of the following except:

a. Donor suitability criteria and record management policies
b. FDA regulations that apply to tissue banking
c. Procedures for monitoring in-process controls
d. Procedures describing criteria for exceptional release of tissue

Answer 1

All the listed options are required components of the AATB standards for tissue banking SOPs, including donor suitability criteria, record management policies, FDA regulations, in-process control monitoring, and criteria for exceptional tissue release.

Step-by-step explanation:

The AATB (American Association of Tissue Banks) standards are designed to ensure the quality and safety of donated human tissue. Among the standards set forth, certain elements must be covered by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within tissue banking. These include:

However, the student's question asks which of these elements is not required by AATB standards. It is important to note that all options listed are indeed components of the AATB standards. Thus, none of the options provided in the question is an exception to AATB's SOP requirements.

Understanding these procedures is essential for maintaining tissue transplant compatibility and patient survival. For example, blood ABO compatibility is crucial for matching donors and recipients. The study by Dipchand et al. notes the importance of such matching for survival rates, especially among infants awaiting heart transplants.