[Electronic data transfer from computer to computer in blood banks using HL7].

To date on national, european and worldwide level, different groups and committees are working on making a compatible transfer of data in all areas possible. The Working Party on Automation and Data Processing of the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) has implemented a task force, which, together with HL7 (Health Level 7), is trying to realize a practical concept for a flexible and standardized transfer of all relevant data on blood banking.