Blutspende SRK Ostschweiz

Blutspende SRK Ostschweiz is a regional blood donation organisation based in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It helps ensure patients in eastern Switzerland have access to the blood and blood products they need. Across Switzerland, around 700 blood donations are required each day to support people undergoing cancer treatment, recovering from accidents, giving birth or living with chronic illnesses. The organisation invites the public to donate and provides information on eligibility, donation procedures and preparation, including donor, travel and vaccination checks.

Its donation services include whole blood and platelet donations, with mobile teams also visiting communities. The organisation supplies blood products such as red blood cell concentrates, platelet concentrates and fresh frozen plasma. Its specialist services include an immunohematology laboratory, transplant immunology, stem cell apheresis and work involving CAR-T cells. The website offers appointment and donation information, forms, news, job listings and contact details. Whole blood donations are available at scheduled times, while platelet donations require an appointment. Through these services, Blutspende SRK Ostschweiz supports patients and healthcare providers across the region.