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354th Medical Group Laboratory Technician U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Melissa Diaz visually inspect a fluid sample for traces of protein by comparing the sample to a control fluid sample on December 12, 2007 at Eielson AFB, AK. If a protein is present the fluid sample will turn a different color in comparison to the control sample. U.S Air Force laboratory technicians uses various methods to test for any abnormalities such as bacteria in blood and fluid samples for clinical diagnosis. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Eric T. Sheler)

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A perfect fluid specimen is placed into a test tube to be used as a control sample that will be compared to a current fluid specimen to determine if the fluid sample has any abnormalities on December 12, 2007 at Eielson AFB, AK. If a protein is present the fluid sample will turn a different color in comparison to the control sample. U.S Air Force laboratory technicians uses various methods to test for any abnormalities such as bacteria in blood and fluid samples for clinical diagnosis. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Eric T. Sheler)

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The Laboratory Technicians assigned to the 354th Medical Group at Eielson AFB, AK collect, process, analyze, and test specimens for diagnostic clinical testing in Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology, Microbiology, and Serology. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Eric T. Sheler)

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The blood of a two week-old infant is collected for a Phenylketonuria (PKU) screening on December 12, 2007 at Eielson AFB, AK. PKU is a recessive genetic disorder that can cause problems with brain development, which could lead to mental retardation and seizures. All infants that are born here at Eielson are screened for PKU at their two week well baby check up appointment. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Eric T. Sheler)

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Published Dec. 14, 2007