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Help patients during Christmas week

The greatest gift this Christmas is in your blood. By donating blood, you can save a patient’s life. We are open on Monday 23rd, Thursday 26th, and Friday 27th. 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

The Donor App is now available in English

You can see your blood donation information directly in the Donor app. Download it now from the app stores!

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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.

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Blood donation eligibility requirements

Read about the basic requirements and most common restrictions for donating blood.

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News and articles

Blood donor looks the donor app from her phone.
17.12.2024
Blood donation

The blood donor app will be released in English and Swedish

On December 17th, the blood donor app will be released in English and Swedish. The new language versions will make the app even more user-friendly.

Blooddonor is looking at the camera, a nurse is in front in the picture.
16.12.2024
Blood donation

Help patients during the Christmas holidays - blood donation open also on Boxing Day

Blood donors are encouraged to be active on the days around the Christmas holidays, as patients need blood products every day. All blood groups are needed, but currently, there is a great need for donors…

Sample tubes in Blood Service laboratory
29.11.2024
Blood donation

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
Blood donation

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.…

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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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