Eielson Air Force Base

Blood work

Bacteria from a strep throat patient rapidly grows on a Petri dish in the 354th Medical Group laboratory Mar. 11, 2010, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Approximately 75% of Eielson's patient diagnosis comes from lab results. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Staff Sgt. Toni Thompson and Senior Airman Michael Urena use a microscope to inspect blood cells for color and shape in the 354th Medical Group laboratory Mar. 11, 2010, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Sergeant Thompson and Airman Urena are assigned to the 354th MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Senior Airman Michael Urena inspects a whole blood sample for clotting in the 354th Medical Group laboratory Mar. 11, 2010, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Airman Urena is a medical laboratory technician assigned to the 354th MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Using a microscope, lab technicians are able to see white and red blood cells. These cells are essential for the body to properly function. Red blood cells carry oxygen while white blood cells help fight infection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Published March 16, 2010