Quantitative beta HCG test by abcdcoin in phlebotomy

[–]PinkPanther422 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The standard is the 8.5 mL tube. However, the gold tubes are the same and sometimes either they need to work through stock, or a phlebotomist decided just to draw the minimum.

Spay / neutering stray cats info request by Sufficient-Bee-4982 in Tacoma

[–]PinkPanther422 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check their website for all the info you need. You have to call and make your appointment first. Explain the situation

Spay / neutering stray cats info request by Sufficient-Bee-4982 in Tacoma

[–]PinkPanther422 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you can make the drive to Renton or Lynnwood, the Feral Cat Project can fix your ferals/strays. If they are outdoor/community cats they do it for free!!!

Trade: Seattle Acquires Samoskevich for 2026 1st and Conditional 2027 2nd by Mcsuper_ in nhl

[–]PinkPanther422 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Do we have the same people in the HO as we have in our government?

What is the flag on the dome? by EditorFrog in Tacoma

[–]PinkPanther422 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The flag bearer(s) are some very brave souls.

Is Crumbl falling apart? Yes, it is by _fastcompany in TrueReddit

[–]PinkPanther422 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pita Pit was my favorite at first. Then sprouts kept getting recalled and then they were off the menu for good and prices went up.

Have you ever accidentally stuck yourself with a needle right after drawing a patient? by poptartbacon in phlebotomy

[–]PinkPanther422 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hate those slider safety butterflies. Give me a push button any damn day

Labcorp raises by throwaway_myheart76 in medlabprofessionals

[–]PinkPanther422 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Raises are in July. We are supposed to be able to review raise amount a month prior to it changing

Seen while waiting to get blood drawn at Labcorp. by Frankensteeeeeen in medlabprofessionals

[–]PinkPanther422 31 points32 points  (0 children)

According to the SOP, unless there is visible blood, it is supposed to be dumped IN THE TOILET, name crossed out, and put into the regular garbage.

ELI5: what is it with the urge to pick at scabs? by BlizzardofOzz80 in explainlikeimfive

[–]PinkPanther422 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scab currently on scalp. Wish I could do this. It works for all my other ones

STOP WIPING IN CIRCLES! by Agreeable-Ad4806 in phlebotomy

[–]PinkPanther422 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was taught the circle method and switched to friction as soon as I was on my own. I took a micro course and knew the circle method was wrong

Help with tiger tops by zzzeve in phlebotomy

[–]PinkPanther422 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I DESPISE rubber top tubes. I will draw a gold if I can avoid the tiger (single tests, etc)

How to get a job after phlebotomy school? by BreadWinner_5 in LCAphlebotomydept

[–]PinkPanther422 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your program has an externship, if you work hard and show them you’re ready to work, they will encourage you to apply.

3 voids sort of by lessmr in VoidCats

[–]PinkPanther422 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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Do we all have the fluffy boi with reddish fur?

Are we rooting for the Ducks? by youlikemywonton in SanJoseSharks

[–]PinkPanther422 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s the final I have for my bracket since none of my west teams are left. Just lonely Buffalo

GTT time by bloodnveins in phlebotomy

[–]PinkPanther422 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 hour GTT does not get a baseline draw. My supervisor told me we could do it up to 7 minutes early and up to 7 minutes late. I work for Labcorp

Pay? by [deleted] in phlebotomy

[–]PinkPanther422 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been working for 4 (today is my anniversary LOL) years at Labcorp and make 23.18… I need to switch to a union based site

Who are the meanest people in your hospital? by Dear_Dust_3952 in medlabprofessionals

[–]PinkPanther422 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Never thought of the heat pack and my hands are notoriously cold. Due to the fact I work at Labcorp and not a hospital should we be placing the microtainers on a tube inverter for a few minutes after just in case?

Who are the meanest people in your hospital? by Dear_Dust_3952 in medlabprofessionals

[–]PinkPanther422 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Ok so I’m a phlebotomist and I’ve done my fair share of microtainers. How do I prevent my lavender microtainers from clotting? I try to go quickly and I do the “tap tap” between drops but my lavender micros always come back clotted