The blood supply is safer today than ever before because of:

Thorough Donor Screening
We give donors detailed information about who can and cannot donate blood. We ask them a series of detailed, personal questions about their medical history, current health and behavior.

Sophisticated Testing
Each and every blood donation is screened for HIV, hepatitis B and C, HTLV, West Nile virus, Chagas’ disease and syphilis.

Our national laboratory is one of the finest high-volume blood donor testing and infectious disease reference laboratories in the nation.

Strong Data Management
Our computer system:

tracks each blood donation
reviews the donor's history
makes sure all the tests are complete
determines whether the unit is suitable for transfusion

Stringent Process Controls and Current Good Manufacturing Practices
Process Controls and Current Good Manufacturing Practices help us assure the quality of the blood services we provide.

For more information on the safety of our nation's blood supply visit these web sites:

US Food and Drug Administration
www.fda.gov

US Health and Human Services Department
www.hhs.gov