The department of Transfusion Medicine (Blood bank), AIIMS, was established in the year 1996 under the able guidance of Dr Ambika Nanu, Dr. Usha Gupta, Dr Kabita Chatterjee. Dr Poonam Coshic is the CMO In Charge currently.
There are 3 blood banks operational in AIIMS, New Delhi
| 1 | Main blood bank | All the patients other than that in cardio, neuro science centre and trauma centre. | 2147 beds |
| 2 | Cardio and neuroscience centre blood bank | Cardio and neuro science centre. CLICK HERE | 222 beds |
| 3 | Trauma centre blood bank | Trauma centre. CLICK HERE | 215 beds |
Our motto is to provide adequate and timely supply of safe and quality blood and blood components, duly tested and free from transfusion-transmitted infections, in a timely manner to the right patient (RIGHT BLOOD, RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PATIENT).
We are gradually phasing out replacement donors and moving towards voluntary non-remunerated blood donation. We have striven hard to bring world class technologies to our institute for the operation of our blood transfusion services and ensured its functioning in an updated manner. Universal precautions are strictly adhered to, and the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practices are followed in all the sections of blood banking
