👋🏾 Hello, my little Gang of Nasties! I’m really glad you’re here. This space was made specifically for students and future lab professionals who are trying to study smarter, stay motivated, and finally pass the ASCP exam without losing their minds. Whether you’re still in school, prepping for boards, or coming back after a break—this is your space. 👇 Introduce yourself to our FREE Community: 1. What’s your name? 2. Where are you in your lab journey (Student? Graduated already?) 3. Which department is your biggest struggle? 4. Which department is your favorite? I’ll go first… My name is Marilyn, aka @marilynthescientist 👩🏾‍🔬 I’m a Clinical/Medical Laboratory Scientist with 10 years of experience in the field. 💉 I’ve worked everywhere—from tiny Critical Access Hospitals to busy Level 1 Trauma Centers. 🧳 6 of those years were spent traveling across the U.S. 🩸 Currently, I’m holding it down as a Blood Bank Supervisor in California. This space is here for us to learn, laugh, rant, and master the lab world together. No dumb questions, EVER! 📲 Follow me on socials if you want extra lab tips, rants, and ratchet breakdowns: Instagram | TikTok 🧬 If you ever have questions—even the “silly” ones—DM me or post them in the group. 😤💅🏾

Baby tech here! (3 months). I found something in a urinalysis sample on my own a few days ago! I found Trichomonas Vaginalis. I was so happy I was able to recognize it!

Hello my Little Gang of Nasties 😜😈 Let’s talk Hepatitis: one of the biggest ASCP trap topics. Everybody thinks they know it until that serology chart shows up on the exam and you're cooked. Here’s the breakdown: - + HBsAg = you’re infected (active or chronic) - + Anti-HBs = you’re immune (vaccine or past infection) - + Anti-HBc IgM = acute infection - + Anti-HBc IgG = chronic or past infection - + HBeAg = high infectivity S = Surface, C = Core, E = Infectiousness A 36-year old woman is a known intravenous drug abuser, and gives a history of "several previous episodes of hepatitis". The laboratory workup is as follows: HBsAg- Reactive anti-HBs- Negative anti-HBc- Total Positive anti-HBc IgM- Negative anti-HAV- Total Positive anti-HCV- Positive anti-HAV IgM- Negative A. Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) B. Acute Hepatitis C C. Acute Hepatitis A D. Chronic Hepatits B Comment your answer below and use the attached chart if necessary! There's more practice questions at the end of the .pdf! I hope this helps!!! Your favorite scientist, Marilyn 🧪👩🏽‍🔬 If you're looking to hop into weekly study sessions with me, join the Inner Circle of Microscope Views here. 🧪📚🔬

Hi friends! I am having anxiety for my upcoming mlt exam. I have been studying everyday and still getting nervous! Pls help! Any tips or tricks?🫣

Hello My Little Gang of Nasties 😈👅 We’ve got another FREE study session coming up this week, but I need your vote! 👇🏾 ⚠️ Quick note: Tuesday is a United States Federal Holiday, so keep that in mind when voting! Drop your vote in the comments: Which day works best for you? 👉🏾 Tuesday (Veteran's Day Holiday) 👉🏾 Wednesday Then comment your preferred time + time zone (Example: 4PM CST / 5PM EST). Once I see what works best for most of you, I’ll lock in the schedule and post the Zoom link! 🎥 We’ll be going over ASCP-style questions and breaking down strategy, so come ready to learn and laugh like last time. xoxo, Marilyn 🫶🏽