First, a little backstory. I live in a small town of 2000 people with a small 25-bed hospital. I live… Continue reading Wake Up Call
Category: LOL Moments
Special Stool Sample
A patient brought a stool specimen to the lab on a cut crystal butter dish with a cover. It was… Continue reading Special Stool Sample
Semen Sunday
I worked at an outpatient lab that was open on Sundays. Typically not a busy day, but I quickly name… Continue reading Semen Sunday
Blue Blood
I went to the nursing home right next to the hospital I work in to do my weekly lab draws.… Continue reading Blue Blood
Embarrassing Question
We had a patient walk in with an order for post vasectomy semen analysis. He had to collect the sample… Continue reading Embarrassing Question
Small Town Gossip
Working in a small town has its perks, until you start hearing stories about yourself that makes you say, OMG… Continue reading Small Town Gossip
Soap Opera Break
I took over as Laboratory Manager a few years back after our previous one retired. She was more of the… Continue reading Soap Opera Break
Peak vs Trough: Timing Matters
The phone rang, and it was a nurse from one of the floors. She asked, "Can you run a peak… Continue reading Peak vs Trough: Timing Matters
Missing Legs
I was on a ward taking early morning blood samples. I approached a man in his bed and explained what… Continue reading Missing Legs
The Grand Canyon
This story was shared to be by a nurse who assisted the doctor in collecting a wet mount & pap… Continue reading The Grand Canyon