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Give the gift of life

Patients need blood products every single day of the year. By donating blood, you give a gift that can save a patient’s life. 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

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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Donor groups

Everything is more fun together, even donating blood!

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Biobank

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

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More about blood

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

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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…

A women is sitting in a donation chair and smiles to the camera.
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…