I was working in a private office medical facility. A nurse from one of the offices down the hall came… Continue reading The Microscope Fix
Category: LOL Moments
Kentucky Jelly
I was doing my morning draws one day and I came across this patient in the Neuro unit. She was… Continue reading Kentucky Jelly
Organic and Oven-Fresh
One day, an older guy came into the lab carrying a stool specimen container wrapped in a grocery bag. When… Continue reading Organic and Oven-Fresh
Time to Make the Bubbles
I was observing a phlebotomist as she drew a patient’s blood. 2 SST and 2 Lavender tubes. After she withdrew… Continue reading Time to Make the Bubbles
Strip Club Incident
It has been a long week. The girls in lab just want to do something fun and hang out and… Continue reading Strip Club Incident
Mr. Paul Bunnell
A patient once came to the lab with a referral note that his Doctor had given him. The patient handed… Continue reading Mr. Paul Bunnell
Pistachio Tube
Our lab labels print with the appropriate tube description for each ordered test. One night ED sent a dark green… Continue reading Pistachio Tube
Just a Ho
Just recently, I had this experience while I was drawing blood from an old lady. I was doing my usual… Continue reading Just a Ho
Just Add Water!
I was assigned to work in Microbiology for a month because one of their regular staff was out on her… Continue reading Just Add Water!
Gummy Bears
I remember a few years back when I received a stool specimen and it looked like the patient has stuck… Continue reading Gummy Bears