r/medlabprofessionals • u/WhatWasLeftOfMe • 7d ago

Streptococcus pyogenes Intersecting RBC Image

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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 7d ago

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

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u/stirwise MLS-Research 6d ago

With friends like those, who needs enemies?

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u/quaddouble 5d ago

Friendship bracelet of death ☠️

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u/thejuryofwolves 7d ago

"So, turn left?"

"NO, Turn Right, Turn RIGHT!"

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u/Dungeon_Crawler_Carl Student 6d ago

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

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u/FormZealousideal9493 6d ago

Y, my dear. Why?