Are you afraid of donating blood? You're not alone.

Welcome to a free event where you can explore the world of blood donation. Experience an audiovisual journey following the path of blood and enjoy live music. For the bravest visitors, there will also be an opportunity to donate blood! The Last Night of Fears in Helsinki Sanomatalo 13 November 2026 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM 🩸

Health questionnaire for blood donors

Please complete the electronic health questionnaire on the day of your appointment or, at the earliest, on the day before.

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Test if you can donate

Take a quick online test to find out whether you can donate blood or stem cells.

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Stem Cell Registry

A stem cell transplant is the last hope for a cure for blood cancer patients. More members are needed.

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Try blood donation

Have you thought about donating blood? It’s a concrete way to help patients and will leave you feeling good. Welcome!

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The Donor App is now available in English

You can see your blood donation information directly in the Donor app. Download it now for free from the app stores!

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Blood donors' free donor info

Biobank

The biobank of blood donors helps to develop treatments for various diseases. You can join the biobank when donating blood.

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Donate blood during working hours

The new Workplace certificate is a concrete way to help patients and demonstrate social responsibility.

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Blood donation eligibility requirements

Read about the basic requirements and most common restrictions for donating blood.

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News and articles

12.11.2026
Article

Plasma donation launched at Blood Service Helsinki

Plasma donation began at the Blood Service Helsinki centre around noon on Monday.

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11.11.2026
Blood donation

Temporary service interruption in the blood donor health questionnaire on 12 November

The blood donor health questionnaire will be temporarily unavailable on Thursday, 12 November, from approximately 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. due to an application version update.

11.11.2026
Blood donation

Fear can prevent blood donation despite a desire to help

Fear and nervousness related to blood donation can prevent people from starting to donate blood, even when they want to help. On Friday, 13 November, the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service will organise…

5.11.2026
Article

A serious illness put Jenna’s life on hold, but blood donors helped carry her through treatment

A serious illness made the help of blood donors a very real part of life for 18-year-old Jenna. During her treatment, she needed large amounts of blood products until a suitable stem cell donor was…

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Services for professionals

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Research

Blood Service performs active scientific research. We want to increase biomedical knowledge on our areas of expertise.

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