Welcome to donate blood

This year 22 000 new blood donors are needed – come and give it a try! ❤️ Did you know that you can find out your blood type as early as the next day in the Blood Service app?

Can I donate blood?

Test if you can donate

Where can I donate blood?

Find nearest donation site

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

28.9.2026
Blood donation

Nordic cooperation needed on blood supply in the High North

The organisations responsible for the blood supply in Finland, Norway and Sweden are planning to collaborate to support emergency medical care in their northernmost regions. The aim is to improve…

18.9.2026
Blood donation

Blood donors’ family origins help identify rare blood groups

The increasing diversity of Finland’s population is also reflected in blood groups. For nearly two years, the Finnish Red Cross Blood…

17.9.2026
Article

Essi’s Story Reminds Us Why Blood Donors Are Needed Every Day: “I Get to Be Here Today”

Essi knows firsthand what blood donation and stem cell donation can mean. The young woman, who was diagnosed with a serious blood cancer, was successfully treated thanks to blood donors and a stem…

7.9.2026
Article

The City of Forssa adopted the Blood Donation During Working Hours Certificate

The City of Forssa allows its employees to donate blood during working hours. Now, the Mayor is encouraging neighbouring municipalities to follow suit.