The Crossmatch-to-Transfusion Ratio as a Quality Indicator for Blood Bank Utilization: A Retrospective Analysis

The study revealed that the overall crossmatch-to-transfusion (C/T) ratio at the hospital is within internationally accepted standards, with particularly elevated ratios observed in the surgical departments. Developing a standardized blood ordering policy, including guidelines for expected blood usage in surgical and elective procedures, can significantly reduce unnecessary blood orders, avoid redundant compatibility testing, minimize the return of unused units, and prevent wastage due to component expiry-ultimately leading to more efficient blood bank management.