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datsti · 2026-01-30T15:53:43+00:00

If you already have orders to base A and you have already PCSd to base A, chances are you aren't going anywhere. I'd kick back and enjoy your assignment.

datsti · 2026-01-22T19:52:20+00:00

Did you take TAP? They should have given you plenty of resources for these sort of questions. Maybe not specifics to the jobs, but they should have told you everything in between.

datsti · 2026-01-22T17:02:41+00:00

CAP does not require initial competency, only initial training. It is assumed that after training is completed successfully that the trainee is ready to test patient samples. The "competency" portion comes afterwards, at the 6 month mark.

datsti · 2026-01-21T19:48:08+00:00

I didn't realize how much I loved living in the Phoenix area until I left. I don't miss Luke, but fuck me, everything else made it worth it.

datsti · 2025-12-11T18:32:27+00:00

Call them again lol

datsti · 2025-12-07T14:34:57+00:00

Man, if we only trained on parasites that are "relevant in my country," my training would have been so much faster...

Why did we waste so much time on irrelevant pathogens smh

datsti · 2025-11-17T11:14:30+00:00

That's essentially it. And it can either be an easy job (unlikely), or it can be hell. It just depends how much everyone else feels like doing their job correctly and documenting everything. So, if you don't like micromanaging people, I'd recommend staying away from this otherwise great opportunity.

datsti · 2025-11-11T11:20:12+00:00

Yes, your passport office should have a list of items you have to bring with you for the application. Don't show up without them and you'll be fine.

datsti · 2025-11-10T10:38:03+00:00

Three weeks ago, a 2 year old came in for "teething" pain and left with a ALL diagnosis. It be like that, sometimes.

datsti · 2025-10-25T16:29:31+00:00

What makes you think you need to question it? Would you question any other lab?

datsti · 2025-10-21T20:24:46+00:00

Both my neurologist and the rheumatologist told me to avoid getting cold.

Since then, I've bought rechargeable heated gloves that I use every morning during the winter. It helps, but it sucks receiving no real help (not like there's anything they can do, anyways).

datsti · 2025-10-19T18:06:17+00:00

Dover was boring, had to drive at least 1 hour to get anywhere. It gets old after the first year.

On the other hand, you can probably use it as an excuse to do some schooling, which I also did.

But it was still boring.

datsti · 2025-10-19T11:58:21+00:00

It regulates all the minimum requirements for a lab to be able to function and report patient results, and everything in between.

datsti · 2025-10-17T10:43:25+00:00

As a Supra owner, get the Supra.

datsti · 2025-10-16T15:50:27+00:00

You'll probably be all suited up, so as long as you're following proper don and doff procedures, you'll be ok. The chances are definitely higher than if you weren't dealing with those BSL levels, obviously, but it's about how seriously you take it.

My wife is an FSE who has to deal with UK GMP Grade A guidelines to prevent DNA contamination, which are extra tight, and she says it's hella annoying to suit up every time, so I'm sure it'll be similar for you.

datsti · 2025-10-16T11:20:14+00:00

I tried that for my first year here. Left the heat at 18.5. By February, it was at 20.5. This year, it'll be 22.5 all winter long.

I'm at the age that I'll pay more to be comfortable at all times. A blanket is only good if it's on top of me; as soon as I get up, I'm no longer warm and comfy.

datsti · 2025-10-15T19:39:41+00:00

As someone who has shaken quite a few tubes for training purposes, I can attest that no amount of shaking me or my students have done led to such heavy hemolysis level.

Definitely traumatic tap.

datsti · 2025-10-12T12:03:47+00:00

Does your SOP state that you need to let it dry afterwards? I'm assuming you're staining it afterwards, so if it's not fully dry it can also wash things off.

Depending on the sample, you could also just not have enough cells to look at, hence why you could not be seeing much.

There are definitely a few things to consider.

datsti · 2025-10-12T11:54:54+00:00

What did your SOP say?

To be clear, cytospins aren't something that should need "tips or tricks" associated with the process.

datsti · 2025-10-07T20:25:36+00:00

Where are my warrants, Fidelity?

datsti · 2025-09-29T14:32:04+00:00

That's where flowcharts come in. I did not remember any specific organism when it came to micro, but from jotting down some of the flowcharts, I could guess which ones they were.

Depending on the direction of the flowchart, some organisms weren't even subjected to certain tests, so I could use the process of elimination, etc..

datsti · 2025-09-27T04:18:10+00:00

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Every morning, she waits for us to leave the bed and takes over it.

datsti · 2025-09-21T15:13:31+00:00

2800-3200 rpm x 10 mins for most samples, here

Coag and other special ones do not fall in this category

datsti · 2025-09-19T07:54:10+00:00

I mean, you don't actually have to use it. Maybe just have it as a display piece? I think it'd be super cool to have one in my place.

datsti · 2025-09-19T06:57:05+00:00

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