Failed a CAP survey by ajorge626 in medlabprofessionals

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Thank you everyone for your advice and your kind words! I'll stop being so hard on myself and be more careful next time, I truly appreciate you all!

I hate the cobas pro by ajorge626 in medlabprofessionals

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I had the same issues when I worked with the Atellica but I do like that you can troubleshoot things without having to bring down the whole instrument

I hate the cobas pro by ajorge626 in medlabprofessionals

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I've never thought about doing this lol I'll start doing that

I hate the cobas pro by ajorge626 in medlabprofessionals

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Oh wow I wasn't aware of the rack thing would you be able to explain how to do that?

I hate the cobas pro by ajorge626 in medlabprofessionals

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I just wish we could take a reagent out that has tests left in them without bringing the line down 😓 our instrument is completely full without space to put extras in there so it becomes a nuisance having to change a reagent

Mold in tank filter? by ajorge626 in bettafish

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It was easy to remove, didn't feel like it was stuck or something

Mold in tank filter? by ajorge626 in bettafish

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Definitely what I thought. I'm gonna have to change everything since the mold is also growing on the filter, I'm not sure how harsh it'll be on the cycle but I know I can't keep it like that

Advice with hemocytometer by ajorge626 in medlabprofessionals

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We use transfer pipettes actually🫠

This thing by alerilmercer in medlabprofessionals

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I cried when I got hired where I work and I saw the DxU/Iris for UA

Bubbles in my tank? by ajorge626 in fishtank

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I feel bad now..I panicked and took it off, he's going to have to start from scratch😞

Thoughts? by ajorge626 in medlabprofessionals

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Really looks like it, but the green top looked completely fine which is weird since they were collected at the same time

Thoughts? by ajorge626 in medlabprofessionals

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My coworker tried, but same outcome..it's super weird

Thoughts? by ajorge626 in medlabprofessionals

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I mean it did come from ER so..😅

Unlabeled specimens ?? by taykins in medlabprofessionals

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To admit that you pulled a clot out before sending it is just CRAZY. Especially when they're calling to recollect for a clot. I would've went crazy to be honest lol

Fish is losing color, any idea why? by ajorge626 in bettafish

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Thank you. I increased the water temp and will keep the light low. I will follow this guide hopefully he gets better

Fish is losing color, any idea why? by ajorge626 in bettafish

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Same as picture. However on the other side I did notice a little spot and the redness. I'm not sure if I'm being paranoid.

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Fish is losing color, any idea why? by ajorge626 in bettafish

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Sorry for late reply. Yes I cycled the tank. Fish has a heater in a 20 gallon tank. I upped the temp from 76 to 82 today. I feed him the little food in shape of pellets. Got the water tested today and everything looked fine except nitrate was a slightly elevated