Encode It Accurately: ISBT 128 Data Exchange Essentials

Kayla Perez
Aug 26
2 min read

Updated: 3 days ago

Discover practical guidance, expert insights, and live Q&A in ICCBBA’s upcoming webinar.

Join ICCBBA for our upcoming live webinar, “Encode It Accurately: ISBT 128 Data Exchange Essentials,” on 11 September, 2025, at 13:00 UTC.

This 60-minute session will provide clear, practical guidance on how to accurately encode essential MPHO information using technologies such as linear barcodes, 2-D symbology, and RFID, while also learning to electronically exchange additional data in a standardized, interoperable format.

What You’ll Learn

This session will cover:

ISBT 128 Data Elements and Data Structures – what they are and how they support global consistency.
Labeling Formats – real-world examples showing how data can be presented clearly and effectively.
RFID Implementation – insights into how RFID enhances traceability and efficiency.
Electronic Messaging – an introduction to XML and HL7® FHIR® for standardized data exchange across systems.

We’re excited to welcome two external experts, David Barwin from STEMSOFT Software and Graham Murdoch from SATO Corporation . They will share their perspectives and real-world implementation experiences to provide valuable context to help you understand and apply The ISBT 128 Standards in your own work.

At the end of the presentation, you’ll get a chance to ask questions during a live Q&A with all the speakers. This is your opportunity to clarify uncertainties and gain insights directly from the experts shaping the Standards.

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Whether you’re new to ISBT 128 or looking to expand your knowledge, this webinar will provide the tools and knowledge you need to align with global best practices. Don’t miss the chance to stay at the forefront of MPHO labeling and data exchange.

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About ICCBBA:

ICCBBA is the international standards organization responsible for the management and development of the ISBT 128 Standard.

The acronym ISBT was originally derived from the important role played by the International Society of Blood Transfusion in the development of the standard. Today, it expands as Information Standard for Blood and Transplant. The number 128 reflects the 128 characters of the ISO/IEC 646 7-bit character set.

The acronym ICCBBA is derived from the International Council for Commonality in Blood Banking Automation.

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https://www.isbt128.org

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Email: support@isbt128.org