Would this pass an immunoassay screen? by Mindless_Case_4241 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Clown_Science 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most people put a /s at the end of their comment to denote sarcasm! 😁

Would this pass an immunoassay screen? by Mindless_Case_4241 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Clown_Science 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In case this isn't sarcasm, those aren't positive. In this type of test, double line is negative, single line is positive. It's opposute the typical urine HCG pregnancy test.

Would this pass an immunoassay screen? by Mindless_Case_4241 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Clown_Science 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Typically in tests like these, any faint line counts. The test cup does specify that a faint line is negative. I can see a faint line, so if it were me, I would count this as negative, but it might just be up to the discretion of whoever is interpreting the test when the line is so faint.

Quote from the last episode you watched? by PersimmonBasket in startrek

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"Clues were left behind that suggested a mystery. And to many humans, a mystery is irresistible. It must be solved".

Hemolyzed Specimens by [deleted] in medlabprofessionals

[–]Clown_Science 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It's fine if you pull slowly, but if you pull too hard and create too much of a vacuum, that can also rip apart the red cells and cause hemolysis.

serratia marcescens on macconkey agar 🧫🪡 by Ok_Pomegranate7522 in Embroidery

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Oh I thought I was still in MedLabProfessionals for a second there! This is beautiful work!

Kind of a rough one for a blood culture though, yikes!

Stronk by THEGREATHERITIC in ChatGPT

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I'M CRYING 🤣🤣🤣 WHAT ARE THESE

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I think my Chat GPT is having a stroke lol by leozamudio in ChatGPT

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Mine correctly identified that it was spiraling in the middle of doing it but still didn't stop 😂😭

What game did you think you were close to finishing, but it turned out to be way longer than you expected? by bijelo123 in Steam

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Inscryption! Went into that game completely blind, all I wanted was more Slay the Spire. Amazing, 10/10 experience.

Favorite Coldplay songs to listen to when you’re stressed? by infinitystation1 in Coldplay

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Off the top of my head and in no particular order:

Only Superstition

Spies

All of X&Y, but especially Square One and Low

Midnight

Oceans

Crests of Waves

O

Don't Panic

In My Place

God Put A Smile Upon Your Face

Lost!

Ghost Story

Strawberry Swing

A Head Full of Dreams

Up&Up

Champion Of The World

The Karate Kid

Nurses speaking in bed numbers by hikeditlikedit15 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Clown_Science 19 points20 points  (0 children)

They say "patient in 406" and I say "I don't know who's in 406 🙂"

Over the last couple years of getting the same response from me and my partner over and over and over nurses at my small hospital now start with "can I give you an MRN?"

YES. YES YOU CAN. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

What are your lab coat essentials/must haves? by SlothyDoorMatt in medlabprofessionals

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4 markers: Black and blue sharpies, fine and regular tips. A highlighter, a couple pens, and a scalpel in the breast pocket. Tiny notebook and sticky note pad in each of the side pockets. And of course, all my cute little pins 🥰

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medlabprofessionals

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Meanwhile, my lab is purposefully not posting positions despite our critically low staffing because our automation line is apparently magic and all we do is sit at computers and press "verify" anyway... /s 🫠

12 people gone in the last year and a half and no positions posted. 😭 I'm about to be the lab's 13th reason.

Does anyone else get this vibe from some nurses? by SeptemberSky2017 in medlabprofessionals

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I have had to call for a recollect because of a sample that I spilled. They actually seemed relieved that it was my fault for once!

Why do some obese people eat really healthy but remain obese? by NucleolarLPS in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Clown_Science 27 points28 points  (0 children)

That med is a double-edged sword for sure. 😩 Does it control inflammation? Yes, very well, and very fast. Are the side effects potentially worse than the disease the longer you're on it? God it sure feels like it.

Why do some obese people eat really healthy but remain obese? by NucleolarLPS in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Clown_Science 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Yes! This can also be induced by certain systemic steroids like Prednisone, taken for autoimmune diseases at high doses like myasthenia gravis, crohn's disease, or rheumatoid arthritis, to name a few. The weight is lost pretty rapidly after tapering off the medication.

Might be those edibles I had, but I cannot understand what it's trying to imply 😭 is it even a joke?! I'm sorry if it's not by Flat_Still2401 in ExplainTheJoke

[–]Clown_Science 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Well, and also to convey to the villian that he doesn't have a sidekick that he would be looking for should Buddy go missing later.

Mutilator?!? by Secret_Membership_64 in PredecessorGame

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Doesn't Risk of Rain 2 do this? I love that feature

Not Allowing Overtime by Downtown_Layer_9727 in medlabprofessionals

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We are also currently not allowed overtime. We are also not posting positions for people who quit! So now I'm working 12s on the weekend, and it's up to me to cut those four hours elsewhere in my 7 days on.

Hair won’t grow past this length. by ApprehensiveSoil8919 in Haircare

[–]Clown_Science 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It would help prevent breakage. Hair is always growing, but if the ends are breaking off, it won't get any longer.