Basic missions and values
Our services comprise recruiting blood donors, organising blood donation, collecting blood and testing the donated blood.
Strategy
In the strategy of the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service 2022-2026 everything starts from the donors.
Organization and management
The Blood Service is part of the Finnish Red Cross and has a separate administration.
History
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service (FRCBS) was founded on 1 January 1948 to satisfy hospitals’ blood demand.
Preparedness
The operations of the Blood Service are critically important for society’s preparedness and readiness.