I used to work at this hospital where the ER beds are right next to each other, separated by a… Continue reading Baby Food Storage
Category: LOL Moments
Peanut Butter Jar
Back in the day, we needed first morning urine for pregnancy tests. A patient called asking what kind of container… Continue reading Peanut Butter Jar
Non Verbal Instructions
We once had a gentleman who needed to submit a semen specimen—but instead, he kept bringing in urine samples. Not… Continue reading Non Verbal Instructions
He only has 6 Platelets?!
A hospital lab received an EDTA sample for a full blood count on a young boy. The specimen looked partially… Continue reading He only has 6 Platelets?!
Don’t Let It Clot!
I used to work in a 1200-bed hospital back then in Texas. Great hospital, with a few not so great… Continue reading Don’t Let It Clot!
The Amputated Leg
So this happened quite a few years ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I work at one… Continue reading The Amputated Leg
Proper Labeling
A lady came in one day with an order for a 24 hour urine protein electrophoresis. The order was for… Continue reading Proper Labeling
Size Matters
About 6 years ago, I was working in the molecular department at my lab when a coworker and I were… Continue reading Size Matters
Blue Monday
When I was fresh out of school and had just started my new job as biomedical lab. scientist, one of… Continue reading Blue Monday
Pillow Sex
I started out a phlebotomist before I got my MT degree. I love phlebotomy and direct patient care. And of… Continue reading Pillow Sex