Performance testing results of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) reveal complex relationship between materials, fabrication methods and performances. These results can be used in understanding various degradations in SOFC and guidance in development of materials and fabrication technologies. Standardization in testing methods contributes to building of effective and sound connections between basic research and technology development, before SOFC technology approaching pre-commercial implementation. The comparison can be made in regard to testing results from different institutions. Therefore, the standardization pushes conversion of results of basic research into real productive forces. This paper reviews the system construction, procedure formulation and standardized reporting of results for SOFC single cell testing in the world. The paper points out the importance and urgency in establishing complete standardization systems in SOFC technology for power generation in our country.