Due to coagulation and the depletion of important nutrients, donated blood has only a limited shelf-life: 7 days in the case of platelets, 42 to 49 days for red blood cells. Thus, a steady supply of donated blood is essential to ensure that hospitals have adequate blood reserves. Demand can vary from one blood type to another.
Bood donation events in your area
You want to donate blood? Then simply use our appointment database and find blood donation appointments with reminder function in your area.
The database is only available in German, French or Italian.
Search for blood donation venues and times:
Services & appointments
My blood donation
Enter the dates of your donations and find out when you can donate again
Blood donation times and venues
Find times and venues and configure the reminder service.
These services are only available in German, French or Italian.
Donating blood for the first time
Find out what to expect and get the answers to your questions.