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Welcome to donate blood

Patients need blood donors every day of the year. This year, 22,000 new blood donors are needed to ensure patient care now and in the future. Do the best deed of the week and help patients! ❤️

Where can I donate blood?

Find nearest donation site

Can I donate blood?

Test if you can donate

Why to donate blood?

More about blood donation
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.

Fill out health questionnaire

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

1.4.2026
Blood donation

You can donate blood on Easter Monday

Patients need the help of blood donors also during Easter! On Good Friday, 3 April, blood donation centres are closed, but on Easter Monday, 6 April, you can donate blood at locations across Finland.…

30.3.2026
Blood donation

More people will be able to donate blood – restriction on people who lived in the UK removed

Starting on 30 March 2026, the permanent ban on blood donation in Finland for people who lived in the United Kingdom between 1980 and 1996 will be lifted. On the same day, the upper age limit for…

2.3.2026
Blood donation

Work communities as blood donors are an important part of Finland’s blood supply

Finland continuously needs new blood donors from different population groups, and workplaces have a significant opportunity to contribute. Already more than 550 workplaces allow blood donation during…

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.…