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Blood donors are needed

During the spring holidays, blood donors are needed more than usual. If you don’t have any restrictions on donating blood and it fits into your schedule, book an appointment or drop by!

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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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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Stem Cell Registry

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

More about Stem Cell Registry

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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 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.

More about the certificate

Blood donation eligibility requirements

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

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News and articles

28.4.2025
Blood donation

Get into the May Day spirit by donating blood

In April and May, there are several four-day weeks due to holidays. Blood products are needed in hospitals every day of the year, regardless of whether it is a weekday or a holiday. Platelets, which…

16.4.2025
Blood donation

Exceptional opening hours for Easter, May Day, and Ascension Day

In April and May, there are several four-day weeks due to holidays. Blood products are needed in hospitals every day of the year, regardless of whether it is a weekday or a holiday. Platelets, which…

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10.4.2025
Blood donation

The annual report of Blood Service contains key figures for the year 2024

In the fresh annual report from Blood Service, you will find key figures and an overview of last year's most important events.

8.4.2025
Blood donation

Blood donation is proven to be easy - Finnish celebrities show that helping is wonderfully easy

According to surveys conducted by the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service, blood donation is perceived as an easy way to help. The Blood Service's "Wonderfully Easy" campaign highlights the ease and…

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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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