Thank you blood donors!

You are doing truly valuable work for Finland’s healthcare system and, above all, for the patients. ❤️ Next week, we will be open as usual. Welcome to donate blood!

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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Bring a new blood donor – get a free trial on Storytel

New blood donors are needed more than ever! When you bring your friend to donate blood for the first time, you get a 45-day free trial period on Storytel.

The campaign runs until the end of this year, December 31, 2024. ❤️

Read more about the campaign

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.

Can you donate

News and articles

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29.11.2024
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Viral blood donor testing for hepatitis E to stop as epidemic subsides

In March, the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service began to test blood donor samples for the hepatitis E virus after a higher rate of hepatitis E infections were observed in Finland. After discussions with…

13.11.2024
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Research data on iron values provides recommendations for blood donation

Blood Service researchers have published new research information on the health of women who donate blood. Based on this information, recommendations and guidelines for blood donation have been reviewed.…

23.10.2024
Press release

The Blood Service Research Fund awards grants for donor research and the development of treatments for serious illnesses

The Blood Service Research Fund has awarded new research grants for research projects focused on blood and tissue donation, as well as on the compatibility between the recipient and donor. Grants will…

9.10.2024
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The Blood Service is developing its emergency communications

The Blood Service will test emergency communication tools on its website and in its mobile application on 11th of October. The test will not require any action from blood donors.

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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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