It's more tightly controlled than opiates! Web up the FDA.gov and look for 'blood products'. The controls and standards on this stuff, how it's prepared, distributed and administered are very concise and strict. IF you get it administerred thru a top-notch facility or service, well it's better watched than gold!

The people who donate are more than thoroughly screened and checked out and the way the stuff is processed [what I can get about it that is...some aspects are trade secrets] is pretty darned safe...safer I believe than simple blood transfusions.

It IS expensive stuff...but it's precious SPECIAL stuff for a huge number of people for whom it works. Also, in the hospital I have met the neatest people who also get IVIG...and other stuff!

Here's hoping for the best for both you and Alan - j