The Mislabeled Specimen

Jar of Poop

Ronald Smith — Sat, 30 May 2026 02:17:02 +0000

Normally when a patient were to ask what container can be used to put a stool sample in, we would… Continue reading Jar of Poop

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Serum vs Plasma

George Peters — Sat, 30 May 2026 02:16:54 +0000

This story happened back before our previous lab manager retired. Talk about a dry sense of humor, hers is as… Continue reading Serum vs Plasma

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Out Like A Light

Athena Layman — Sat, 30 May 2026 02:16:47 +0000

Before becoming an MLT, I was employed as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant. I clearly remember my VERY exciting first week… Continue reading Out Like A Light

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Don’t Play with Dry Ice

Ian — Sat, 30 May 2026 02:16:39 +0000

At times, there’s a thin line between downright stupidity and overwhelming curiosity. Here’s my dry ice story. One time, an… Continue reading Don’t Play with Dry Ice

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Scared of Needles

Alex Friedman — Sun, 24 May 2026 01:47:10 +0000

I was a fairly new phlebotomist at a rural hospital that got in patients from all over. One day I… Continue reading Scared of Needles

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Semen Analysis at School

Ferdie Rodriguez — Sun, 24 May 2026 01:47:05 +0000

I don’t know about other schools, but the MedTech school I went to had a certain way of doing things.… Continue reading Semen Analysis at School

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Trying to Help

Heidi Perez — Sun, 24 May 2026 01:47:01 +0000

It’s the middle of the night and I went out to do a timed draw. I walk into the patient’s… Continue reading Trying to Help

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Pinworm Paddle Mishap

Jamie Bergwick — Sun, 24 May 2026 01:46:55 +0000

A few years ago, we received a pinworm paddle with poo smeared all over all sides of it….and a small… Continue reading Pinworm Paddle Mishap

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Ewww You Stink!!

Sarah Brown — Sun, 17 May 2026 15:29:54 +0000

I went to draw this older lady who has a C. diff at that time. Went to her room, and… Continue reading Ewww You Stink!!

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Warmed Blood Unit

Helandi Van Vuuren — Sun, 17 May 2026 15:27:04 +0000

We got a call from a hospital saying that a patient just had a bad transfusion reaction. We instructed them… Continue reading Warmed Blood Unit

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