The UNN Blood Bank in Tromsø is a department whose main task is to collect and manage blood products. Blood cannot be produced artificially, which means that there is always a need for blood donors. In order to donate blood, one must be a healthy person between the ages of 18 and 60, but blood donors can continue to donate blood until they are 70. The voluntary efforts of blood donors are crucial to maintaining the supply of blood.
The blood bank has also facilitated blood donors by offering reserved parking spaces. It is important to note that blood has a limited shelf life, which creates a continuous need for new supplies. This emphasizes the importance of regular blood donation to ensure that blood is always available to those who need it.