The Mislabeled Specimen

The Mustard Prank

Ray Eugenio — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:20:48 +0000

One time, I put mustard in a stool specimen container, went upstairs, and sent it down the tube system. It… Continue reading The Mustard Prank

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Karma’s a Bitch

Penny Bondurant — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:20:44 +0000

When I was a teenager, my first boyfriend dumped me for another girl. Broke my heart! 20 years later, I… Continue reading Karma’s a Bitch

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Bad Sample

Landon Johnson — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:20:40 +0000

This is an SOS —send help! I work for a hospital—-and they hire nurses here. Called because I had some… Continue reading Bad Sample

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Inseparable

Bianca Saldivar — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:20:35 +0000

Had a patient who was mean and rude, and I had to draw blood on her. She actually threaten to… Continue reading Inseparable

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Clotted? That’s Impossible!

Judith Rose — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:34:20 +0000

While working in hematology, I received a microtainer from our newborn nursery with orders to perform a CBC. As per… Continue reading Clotted? That’s Impossible!

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Culture It Now!

Felicity Buenvenidez — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:34:12 +0000

It was the last month of my internship days and I was assigned in Microbiology department. I love it here.… Continue reading Culture It Now!

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I’m Used To It

Martin Penlande — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:34:02 +0000

I was drawing blood on a female patient. Her husband was in the same phlebotomy room. I did my usual… Continue reading I’m Used To It

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Unusual Veins

Brenda Brock — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:33:56 +0000

Over the of my career When working the night shift I have been called to draw blood from the ED… Continue reading Unusual Veins

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Wet Mount Entertainment

Jennifer Rogers — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:33:45 +0000

I was working the graveyard shift and received a wet prep specimen. The order specifically said to check for those… Continue reading Wet Mount Entertainment

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Fun with Gloves!

The Mislabeled Specimen — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:16:40 +0000

Get ready to snap, stretch, and smile! “Fun with Gloves” turns an everyday lab essential into a spark for creativity, laughter, and a little friendly competition.

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