ObjectiveTo explore the clinical application of electronic crossmatch technique in the preparation of blood in operation. MethodsBetween January 2012 and December 2012, in the donor and the application operation preparation of blood in patients with ABO/RhD, blood type was detected and antibody was screened. The donors with correct blood type and negative antibody and the patients with accordant results of two blood identification and negative antibody underwent electronic cross-matching by electronic cross-matching rules, and completed the blood preparation program. At the same time, the patients underwent traditional blood cross-matching method for preparation to ensure the blood compatibility and to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the two kinds of preparing methods. ResultsIn 7721 blood samples, 7647 samples matched the electronic cross-matching rules; no incompatibility of ABO/RhD was found using electronic cross-matching by computer system. Also, no incompatibility was found using cross-matching by traditional serum method in 7647 blood samples; the average time was 10 minutes, while 100% occupation of blood preparation for operation was found. ConclusionElectronic cross-matching techniques for preparing operation can save manpower and material resources, and also may optimize the operation process, improve the work efficiency and the safety of blood transfusion.