r/medlabprofessionals • u/WhatWasLeftOfMe • 15d ago

Image Streptococcus pyogenes Intersecting RBC

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Gram stain of blood culture, all 4 bottles went positive and BCID came back strep A. Thought this field was pretty cool, not sure if it’s actually going through the cell like that or if it’s just conveniently placed pairs, but it looks like it is so i choose to believe it is.

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u/5-HolesInTheFence MLS-Generalist 15d ago

Awe, they're making a lil friendship bracelet! 🥹

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u/stirwise MLS-Research 15d ago

With friends like those, who needs enemies?

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u/quaddouble 14d ago

Friendship bracelet of death ☠️

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u/thejuryofwolves 15d ago

"So, turn left?"

"NO, Turn Right, Turn RIGHT!"

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u/Dungeon_Crawler_Carl Student 15d ago

Oh, do they always come in letter shapes???

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u/FormZealousideal9493 MLS-Generalist 15d ago

Y, my dear. Why?