Esme's Lab Tour
Esme's Harvey's Lab Tour at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
On Thursday 4th April, we welcomed Esme and her parents to the Blood Science Department for a Harvey's Lab Tour.
Esme was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and receives monthly infusions of Infliximab.
Both Esme and her parents were curious to know where Esme's blood samples went and how they were analysed. Joined by paediatric nurse, Sharron McGarva, we kicked off the tour.
As Esme had received her infusion the day before the tour, we had the opportunity to capture a film of her blood sample under the microscope. This special moment fascinated Esme and left her parents equally impressed!
Throughout the tour, we took part in activities like eye spy in the lab, conducted colour-changing experiments, and talked about plasma and blood products in transfusion medicine.
Esme and her family loved the experience, and it really helped them understand the processes involved when a sample is received in the lab. Esme also became the first child to receive Harvey the Bear, a very special addition to her collection!