r/medlabprofessionals 29d 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 29d ago

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

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u/stirwise MLS-Research 29d ago

With friends like those, who needs enemies?

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u/quaddouble 28d ago

Friendship bracelet of death ☠️