Canadian Blood Services

We are Canada's Biological Lifeline. We are the connection between donors and patients, healthcare professionals and medical researchers. We are nationally responsible for a secure system of life essentials for transfusion and transplantation that’s reliable, accessible and sustainable. Every day we work diligently to help save lives, restore health and earn the nation’s trust.

Canadian Blood Services is responsible for managing the nation’s blood supply. We collect, test and manufacture blood and blood products, including red blood cells, platelets and plasma for transfusion. We distribute these blood products to health care providers for the treatment of patients across Canada. We also provide diagnostic laboratory testing services in some provinces.