[History of the 60 years of the 21th Century National Medical Center's Central Blood Bank].

Abstract

The Blood Bank of the 21th Century National Medical Center is an important piece in the field of transfusion medicine at the national level. Its history shows that it has been in constant change to be able to meet the needs in an adequate and safe manner for both donors and patients. This article shows the advances that the Central Blood Bank has had since its inauguration. This bank has areas of Immunohematology, Donors Assistance, Serology, Fractionation and Storage Studies. These areas have been improving constantly and areas dedicated to molecular biology have been implemented, which makes the bank remain a reference center at the national level. The bank has qualified personnel who have also been involved in teaching courses for personnel from other units of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (Mexican Institute for Social Security), as well as in disseminating research studies carried out within the bank. The Blood Bank of the 21th Century National Medical Center is a pillar in transfusion medicine care at the national level and it is a reference center for specialized studies.