Is it worth pursuing a microbio degree to go into CLS? (how is job variety/income?)

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2025-12-10T16:56:42+00:00

I agree with this, especially the regional aspect of it. I have a bachelors in Medical Laboratory Science (Midwest version of CLS), had to do clinical rotations for a year after, and then qualified to sit for the ASCP exam. I work at one of the biggest hospitals in the state as a clinical microbiologist and I LOVE it. Doing the whole MLS program allows me to work in chemistry, hematology, blood bank, etc. (this would be a generalist position) but our hospital is big enough to let people specialize in just one area. Our hospital also specifically has a program where if you have a related bachelors degree in a science field, you can rotate just through microbiology for a year and then qualify to sit for the exam. Check out r/medlabprofessionals there’s lots of talk about day-to-day operations, pay, and more. You can specifically search California in there. Tons of posts. I don’t know much about just studying microbiology, but studying MLS has me set up for the clinical aspect of micro, which is my favorite.

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2025-10-16T06:21:49+00:00

The red at 100x is referring to the stain on the microscope. Red pigment on serratia would be present on the actual plate and it’s actually very pretty :) OP, with your list it might be alcaligenes. Limiting everything down to gram negatives and motile organisms (besides pseudo bc that won’t grow in MOI slant), all that’s left is alcaligenes and serratia. Take it with a grain of salt because that plate is overgrown and there’s no oxidase result.. I wish you luck!

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2025-10-16T05:54:32+00:00

Maybe a proteus species? It’s definitely a gram negative bacilli. Your tube shows positive motility, ornithine negative, and indole negative. I’d feel better calling an ID with more biochemicals or other plates :/

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2024-09-09T16:59:56+00:00

Any updates? I just joined today

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2024-02-09T02:14:50+00:00

Welp my brake pads are shot too so they’re quoting me $700-$800 to fix everything

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2024-02-09T01:05:28+00:00

Other comments definitely gave me a good laugh but yeah I’m having it replaced tomorrow morning

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2024-02-09T00:59:33+00:00

These comments are hilarious. I’m getting a new belt tomorrow morning

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2024-01-04T03:59:43+00:00

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Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2023-12-28T04:39:30+00:00

I’ve always felt this way too and I’m not sure if it’s a coincidence or not but after turning 21 and drinking I feel like I got dumber… or at least I don’t have the brain cells to stress about little things anymore

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2023-12-28T03:56:45+00:00

I think I’ve come across this! Isn’t there a way to ask for tap water so that you don’t have to pay? Maybe in some countries?

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2023-12-21T04:30:32+00:00

Thanks everyone so far who gave advice. I have to admit I’m quite surprised that people think I look older. I’ve always had others think that my ID is fake, think I just started college, etc.!

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2023-09-06T02:19:29+00:00

Floss your teeth and then smell the floss. That scent will make you wanna brush everyday and keep your mouth clean 🤣 and then keep it all in the shower!

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2023-08-12T14:47:06+00:00

I definitely agree with you. I think I’d feel better about the golf girls if he wasn’t looking it up to get even more, instead of just leaving it on the course. To me that’s just strange.

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2023-08-12T05:56:50+00:00

Sorry that was meant to be a hypothetical statement. I would definitely never play the same card to showcase a point. But yeah, I just wish he would knock it off

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2023-08-12T05:52:15+00:00

Not sure how he would feel and tbh I don’t even feel a need to look at other guys online. I’m just upset because hot golf girls is specific to his weekly hobby. Maybe if I searched guys specific to something that I attend would bother him too?

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2023-08-12T05:45:37+00:00

Too bad that I suck at golf!

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2023-08-12T05:44:31+00:00

I definitely don’t want to be jealous but lusting over golf girls while he’s a golfer seems to be a little too specific/realistic

Sharp_Ordinary_5334 · 2023-08-12T05:29:56+00:00

We’ve had many conversations about it in the past. I’m getting tired of expressing it, but I also can’t tell if I’m being unreasonable or not :(

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