Category: LOL Moments

After being persuaded (against my better judgment), a doctor asked me to contact a patient who needed to produce a semen sample and had some questions. The patient asked if I would stay on the line while they produced the sample, just in case they had a problem!!! A firm NO is what I gave… Continue reading Remote Assistance

The other day, I saw this meme on the internet that says: “When you’re over 40 years old, it’s not called masturbation anymore; it’s called SYSTEM CHECK!”.? Since then, every time I hear the word SYSTEM CHECK in the lab, I just giggle.? From now on, I’m sure I won’t be the only one.? Submitted… Continue reading Analyzer System Check

When I was in MedTech school, our chemistry professor shared this story to us. It was a typical day and she was busy prepping a variety of chemicals for her class the next day. When she got done, she left the lab and took a jeepney ride home. Just an FYI, jeepneys are recycled World… Continue reading Phew! What’s That Smell???

I was working in a military lab about 40 years ago. Our receptionist wasn’t medical and was fairly new to the position. One day, a young Private came in for fertility testing after being exposed to a chemical at his workplace. The receptionist handed him a specimen container and directed him to our “private” washroom.… Continue reading Full Instructions Matter

I was alone working the graveyard shift in the lab. I was told by the prior shift that there was a body in the morgue located just beyond the break room. I was minding my own business when all of a sudden I began to hear a strange sound that went "Thump! Thump! Thump!" I… Continue reading Morgue Noises

This conversation happened to a coworker of mine. Date was August 12th. Nurse: Hey, you just sent me the blood for so-so patient. Tech: Yeah Nurse: It says it expires September 11th. Tech: Yes… Nurse: It's expired Tech: Today is August 12th Nurse: …long pause … oh Submitted by:Brittani DamesLaboratory ScientistUSA

Nurse: We sent a sample an hour ago. Can we make sure it's done STAT? Me: It's currently on the analyzer. Nurse: Oh okay. Well, can you tell the analyzer to get it done right away?! Me: Uhhh sure… Submitted by:Anna AlamosLaboratory Scientist

It was around 2am in the morning when we received an order from the ER for a blood draw. Patient was a nice older lady with pink highlights on her hair, so I assumed. I honestly thought it was a good look on her so I started my small talk by giving her a little… Continue reading Pink Highlights

We meet all kinds of people in the ER. Some have OMG types of backstories that are almost hard to believe. This one guy didn’t need to say anything. He occasionally ends up in the ER with the same problem. He literally stabs himself in the belly when he gets so drunk and wasted. One… Continue reading Steak Knives and Syringes

I was on my morning rounds when coming to an elderly lady all tucked up under the duvet (comforter). I presented myself and asked to collect her blood. This was a few years ago, so I don't remember what came first - the moist hand (could be from just being warm under the duvet ...)… Continue reading Bedside Confession