Only 3% donate blood. More blood donors needed

More blood donors are needed

Finland’s blood supply depends on too small a group of people. Patients need blood products every day – even in emergency situations. Your help is needed. Come and try blood donation and be part of making a difference! ❤️

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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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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Stem Cell Registry

A stem cell transplant is the last hope for a cure for blood cancer patients. More members are needed.

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Try blood donation

Have you thought about donating blood? It’s a concrete way to help patients and will leave you feeling good. Welcome!

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The Donor App is now available in English

You can see your blood donation information directly in the Donor app. Download it now for free 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

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
Blood donation

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…

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9.2.2026
Press release

Record number of patients received help through the Stem Cell Registry

During 2025, a total of 179 stem cell transplants were facilitated through the Stem Cell Registry – the highest number in its entire history. Last year, the registry’s membership grew to more…

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Services for professionals

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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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