I have to draw blood from an 8 year old kid who was obviously very scared of needles. Both his… Continue reading Kick to the Groin
Category: LOL Moments
Excess Tap Water
I used to worked at this hospital where the nurses draw blood from their ICU patients. One day, we received… Continue reading Excess Tap Water
Fixed It!
I was working in a specialized lab dealing with coagulation disorders for a decade. Once someone from another lab or… Continue reading Fixed It!
72 Day Stool
The patient who was requested to bring a stool specimen for fat analysis. He was told to keep it all… Continue reading 72 Day Stool
Smells Sweet Tastes Sweet
I was working UPMC SHY night shift and went into the breakroom, I had a Mt Dew that had been… Continue reading Smells Sweet Tastes Sweet
Great Customer Service
Draw station was really noisy and a patient grabbed my coworker and pulled her into the restroom so she could… Continue reading Great Customer Service
Free Test
A middle aged lady came in to the lab to have her blood drawn for thyroid testing. We were busier… Continue reading Free Test
Grandma’s Got Game
I've been in the lab profession for over 35 years. Needless to say, I'm getting up there in age and… Continue reading Grandma’s Got Game
That’s Stupid
I was doing my morning draws when I came upon a very confused elderly grandma. She started talking about all… Continue reading That’s Stupid
Not Until You’re Certified
During my internship, I once asked a nurse for help drawing blood from a toddler in a crib. She reassured… Continue reading Not Until You’re Certified