blood donor

A wonderfully easy way to help

Donating blood takes less than an hour, and with one donation you can help up to three patients. This year 22 000 new blood donors are needed. Donate blood and be part of making a difference! ❤️

Where can I donate blood?

Find nearest donation site

Can I donate blood?

Test if you can donate

Why to donate blood?

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Blood donation in progress at the Blood Service in Vantaa – two men and one woman participating.

Many ways to donate blood

There are several ways to donate blood: whole blood donation, platelet donation, plasma donation, and serum donation. All of them help patients – and can even save lives!

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Who can donate blood?

Most people aged 18–70 are eligible to donate blood. Follow the link to find information about the basic requirements and the most common restrictions for blood donation.

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Health questionnaire

Fill out the questionnaire no earlier than the day before donation.

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Donate blood during working hours

Does your workplace allow you to donate blood during working hours?

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Do you need help? Call us!

Donor groups

Everything is more fun together, even donating blood!

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An employee of the Blood Service in blood components production, smiling at the camera.

Biobank

It’s easy to join The Blood Service Biobank as part of blood donation.

More about the Biobank

More about blood

What happens to blood after donation? What are different blood groups?

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News and articles

18.2.2026
Blood donation

Whole blood product complements the Blood Service’s product range and prehospital patient care 

Whole blood has been introduced into the Blood Service’s general product portfolio as of early 2026.…

17.2.2026
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The Finnish Reservists’ Association’s fifth blood donation campaign begins

The Finnish Reservists’ Association and the Blood Service are once again joining to organize the nationwide Reserviläinen ei luovuta – paitsi verta blood donation campaign. The campaign period…

12.2.2026
Blood donation

Blood Donors celebrated at Superterassi event Sunday

This year, World Blood Donor Day will be celebrated in a new way, as the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service and Superterassi meet at Kasarmitori in Helsinki. The event, held on Sunday 14 June 2026 from…

Blood Service Blood Donation Bus at Assembly Winter 2025.
5.2.2026
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The Blood Donation Bus at Assembly Winter

The digital festival Assembly Winter returns to the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre on 19–22 February. As usual, the event also features the familiar LastOnline blood donation campaign…