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Please complete the electronic health questionnaire on the day of your appointment or, at the earliest, on the day before.
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A stem cell transplant is the last hope for a cure for blood cancer patients. More members are needed.
More about Stem Cell RegistryNews and articles
Doctoral dissertation: Blood Donation Is a Good Way to Help and Support Research
In her sociology doctoral dissertation, to be examined on November 7, Master of Social Sciences Vera Raivola explored blood donors’ views on blood donation and participation in biobank research.…
Grants from the Blood Service Research Fund for research on the blood supply chain and tissue donation
The Blood Service Research Fund of the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service has awarded new grants for research focused on strengthening the blood supply chain and multidisciplinary studies on the…
The Blood Service is testing its emergency communications on Monday, 3rd November 2025
The Blood Service will test emergency communication tools in Finnish, Swedish, and English on Monday, 3rd November 2025. The test will not require any action from blood donors.
A new eye disease preparation made possible by blood donors
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service will begin supplying serum eye drops to patients suffering from severe dry eye and ocular surface diseases. This is a new preparation made from serum separated…