Category: LOL Moments

This story happened when I first started working in the United States as a Clinical Laboratory Professional. I can speak… Continue reading Piss in the Cup

I was working in the blood bank when I received a call from an OR surgeon. He sounded very impatient… Continue reading Fresh Frozen Plasma

I used to work in a lab where at that time, we did not have any plastic wide-mouthed containers for… Continue reading Container Matters

I had an older patient who had an order for a stool culture.  When she came in, I asked her… Continue reading Accidents Happen

Went to the ER to draw blood on a 60-year old female patient. FYI, I’m in my mid-30s. When I… Continue reading Cougar Alert

I work overnights. That’s usually when the Really Fun questions come in. But this one actually got me right in… Continue reading Rookie Nurse

An outpatient came to the laboratory to drop off a stool specimen for culture and O&P. I'm sure you are… Continue reading Too Ample A Specimen

I've worked in the lab long enough to witness human creativity trying to use regular household items as a specimen… Continue reading Salt Shaker Container

We had an elderly patient drop off a 24-hour urine. Attached to the container was a long note written on… Continue reading Pubes Alert!

A home health nurse left shortly after dropping off a green top tube for a potassium level. Soon after, I… Continue reading Incompatible with Life