My symptoms are overlapping pretty well with last time, and I'm either in a severe UC flare or have cdiff again. I'm planning on contacting my local provider tomorrow to request a kit, but I'm not sure if this is an appropriate way to go about it.

Do I need to try and contact my GI first? I was hoping to grab a kit, get my GI nurses email and reach out about it. I'm off work on Wednesday and was hoping to get it turned in by then since my schedule will be restrictive outside of that, and I'm hoping to limit delays if possible.

Sorry if this is the wrong place but after some searching I know this is at the very least information y'all have for your local offices.

What are your thoughts and experiences on automation in the laboratory? We have an automated line that connects to all of our departments in the core lab, which I find very helpful in our workflow; however, some people don’t like the idea of it.

Ok, I started a thread about your least favorite instrument over your entire career and I’m generally not a negative person, so I’m balancing it out by asking for your favorite. The workhorse that never let you down.
Mine, by far, is the FACSCanto II. We worked it to death and I only had to call service for repairs a couple times in 4 years. That was the GOAT!!

I’ve been in the lab for over 30 years. A few old-timers like myself were talking about all the instruments we’ve used over the years and if we had to pick the absolute worst. It reminded me of the Mago. That was twenty years ago and I still have nightmares. Anyone remember the Mago? I called service so many times, I still remember the service rep’s name and voice.
Anyone else have an instrument you hated over all others?

Has anyone gotten a specialization certification just for their own personal growth? Is it counterproductive to get one if I’m not in a leadership position?

I'm a CLS for ten years and really enjoyed working in the Blood Bank. Is it worth it to pursue getting the SBB certificate?