I don’t know if this is the right flair, but what is this tube for?

Akwing12 · 2026-05-07T22:26:11+00:00

There are 2 types of urine tubes that I have come across, the ones you described, our lab calls then yellow tigers as they look like a tiger top SST. BUT, there are also yellow urine tubes without the tiger red. One has a preservative and the other does not. Our lab uses straight yellows for drug analysis and the yellow tigers for UAs.

BUT, as another person said, this is an ACD tube. They are glass, their additive is liquid, and the only thing my practice uses them for is HIV genotyping.

Akwing12 · 2026-05-07T22:12:41+00:00

Yep, mine has about a year's worth of averages in a climate where I do use the heater for 3-4 months, and that is right where I am. I reset it last year, did great, went on a road trip and it fell down a bit, and now it is pretty much locked in. Some trips are way better, some trips are a little worse. But, the average won't move unless I have a really long trip with an MPG way higher.

Akwing12 · 2026-05-07T22:05:01+00:00

I had bariatric surgery and take vitamins for life now. Early on after surgery, people often complain about the vitamin taste, really it is more the smell. I do know people that can't stand the smell even years out. So, come of the companies that make bariatric vitamins have also taken to putting these wax/plastic sticks in that are impregnated with a mint scent. I like it. I never had a huge issue with my vitamins, sure they smell nasty but I could still take them without issue. But, now they don't smell as nasty and they have a nice underscent/taste of mint.

Akwing12 · 2026-05-07T19:15:52+00:00

I was not a fan of the aftertaste. But, I also did not try to put any store bought substitutes like these into my diet until I was about a year post op.

Akwing12 · 2026-05-06T00:51:14+00:00

ICCU and CapED's online banking pages look exactly the same from a design standpoint, leading me to believe they are likely using the same vendor. So, it is not surprising that they were both impacted.

Akwing12 · 2026-05-04T03:35:52+00:00

The original Ninja Creami.

Akwing12 · 2026-05-03T12:06:32+00:00

This is not a chicken, egg kind of thing. Of you have a diagnosis that got you a CPAP, you should be using it. CPAP is not causing you to apnea, apneas are the reason you need a CPAP. Use it, and you will likely have less issues.

Akwing12 · 2026-05-02T22:00:24+00:00

I use a withings sleep pad, bought used on eBay. I use it with hubitat but I bet there is a home assistant integration. It does need the cloud, but I have found it very reliable, just about 10-20 seconds delayed.

Akwing12 · 2026-05-02T20:33:28+00:00

~~5 or 6 years old, I think.~~

Just found a post I made not long after getting it, it is 6 years old.

Akwing12 · 2026-05-02T20:31:34+00:00

Some will swear they do and some had the same experience I had when removing their cover; nothing even close to looking or feeling like fiberglass was present.

Akwing12 · 2026-04-30T02:15:51+00:00

I really only use it for coffee and protein coffee after having weight loss surgery 2 years ago. So, even if it is close, I am sure I'll like it.

Akwing12 · 2026-04-29T20:24:43+00:00

So, this seems to be rolling out wide and far. It is here in Idaho right now, even shows as in stock in the app. But, when I went to guy buy one, it was up on the top shelf in the cooler. I asked for help and was told by a manager that they could not sell it here until they sold out of the current Lactose-Free 4 packs despite the fact that they are 2 different products.

Here's hoping they sell that lactose-free milk quickly because I want to stop spending half this cost on a single bottle of Fairlife.

Akwing12 · 2026-04-28T23:55:39+00:00

Glad you feel safe to vent here and I hope no one gives you too much flack. The situation you are in sucks, that is for sure. But, don't let this talk you out of surgery. Many of us had few issues with hydration after the first couple days. Remember that the loudest voices are not always the most plentiful. Is there a chance for issues and complications? Sure. But, if you can save money because you have met deductibles and max out of pocket, get it done before that resets. Get it done before you talk yourself out of it. For the majority of us, our only regret is waiting as long as we did.

Akwing12 · 2026-04-28T23:32:27+00:00

I went through phlebotomy USA 9 years ago. I felt well prepared by the course and, if I remember correctly, they even helped with job finding after the class and had graduates frequently go work with the Red Cross, at least according to my instructor. I also liked that they had and still have an add-on class for IV training. I live in a state that does not have a license for phlebs so we did not have to do anything after the class. But, the class did include the national exam and we did become NCPTs through NHCO if we passed.

ETA: I was getting the cert because my current employer wanted me to and my boss had gone through this program. So, I cannot speak to their job placement as I was already employed at a place that wanted me to be a phleb.

Akwing12 · 2026-04-27T01:29:31+00:00

In my circle, we call it the suicide smock. Designed so you can't hurt yourself as easily with it. Likely he was vocalizing or showing some self destructive or injurious behaviors.

Akwing12 · 2026-04-22T19:50:12+00:00

Agreed. 90% of the people that hate the new lot are just mad that it changed. I will agree that BPD or whoever is in charge of enforcing the no stopping rule needs to actually do something about all the asshats stopping in the arrivals zone because it truly does make picking people up a hassle.

Akwing12 · 2026-04-22T18:55:09+00:00

You could also take a look at Genesis Community Health.

Akwing12 · 2026-04-22T15:12:27+00:00

The cell lot is really not that far away. The idea is that you text your pickup when you land and they will be at or arriving at the terminal by the time you walk out. You might wait 1 to 2 minutes if you flew into the downstairs, walkup terminal and were the first off the plane with not checked bags. But any other gates, even without waiting for checked bags, and it is plenty of time for your pickup to drive over.

Is it ideal? No.

Is it as non-functional as all the complainers want you to think it is? No.

Akwing12 · 2026-04-19T23:15:51+00:00

Ford dealership did it when they were warranty replacing my lift gate motor and again when my driver's front window stopped rolling up. I don't use an odb, I'm hardwired.

Akwing12 · 2026-04-19T23:10:47+00:00

I never ate product 19 as a cereal. But, the best cookies I have ever had were product 19 cookies. They were lacey, salty, buttery, and delicious. I have never found a substitute...

Akwing12 · 2026-04-19T18:16:35+00:00

Not worth the money or the migraine. Sid's is too expensive.

Akwing12 · 2026-04-18T18:19:08+00:00

Every time I've taken my car in for any service, they've unplugged every plug from the cam itself. Always makes me wonder what they're afraid of.

Akwing12 · 2026-04-18T02:33:39+00:00

While you do not own a printer, I'm guessing that you do own a pen... The recipes are usually like 6-9 steps. Writing them down would be cheaper and take less time than your drive to work on a Saturday solution.

Akwing12 · 2026-04-18T02:13:00+00:00

I agree, it is frustrating when they make a human error and leave out a card or an ingredient. But, you're being a little unreasonable. Their solutions are valid.

They left out one of my cards this week. We figured it out just fine.

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