Phlebotomists are not X-Ray Techs
One time I went to the doctor. I made the call and set up the appointment all by myself with no incident. After explaining what I was in for, Doctor said she wanted to run two tests, blood and x-ray. She said if I’d go back to the lab, they’d take good care of me. I went and sat on the blue chairs outside the lab and waited for a minute before noticing a sign directing me to the lab. Unsure whether I was supposed to wait on the chairs or go straight back, I figured “hey, I’ll just ask.” Rehearsing exactly what I was gonna say, I walked back to the lab. When I got to the door though, the lady in the lab had her back to me. Rational Brain said, “just say excuse me,” and Anxiety said, “run, get out. What if she doesn’t hear you? It could be disastrous, no?” I am proud to say I didn’t run, but I did leave and resumed my seat outside the lab. The other ladies I was waiting with left and I realized I may not be in the waiting room for the lab. I tried again. This time there were t...