It's a shocking fact about me that, unlike most people, I am not a huge fan of medical procedures…read more I know! Take a moment to absorb that information. But sometimes I find myself having to get poked or prodded, for instance, this trip to LabCorp for blood work. And while it's not something I want to put on my calendar every day, I have to say this experience was about 1,000x better than it might have been, so woohoo for that. First, I love that you can just make an appointment online -- super, super easy. I actually got on the computer at 10 and made an appointment for 1 p.m. same day. Second, if you're in West Seattle (or close by) it's really easy to get to. There's parking on the street and inside, and it's a small place in a quiet neighborhood, so much less hassle than trekking to First Hill if you don't have to. Third, I walked right in and was next; no waiting. In fact, I learned when I got there that I didn't even need an appointment -- apparently it's not a long-lines-of-people kind of thing to get blood drawn, so that was good to know just in case. (I am a nervous type and like making appointments.) The surroundings were honestly just so-so; there's a main lobby that's nice, but I was in the lab lobby, which feels more like a waiting nook at an old hospital, but it's fine. The room where the blood was drawn was a little small, and another guy came in to have his done while we were wrapping up my procedure, and that was just a little weird -- I am by far not the worst person about having to give blood, but I don't particularly want to watch someone else's pool up into a vial or bag, either. But the best part was Kristy who checked me in and drew my blood. She was funny, chatty, supportive ("You can grab my arm if you need to,") and kept me laughing as we talked about terrible self-published ebooks. Most importantly, she got that needle in so easily I honestly barely even felt it -- I actually had to check to see if she'd gotten started. And it was over quickly. So high-fives for this office all around!

I was apprehensive about going to Lapcorp because the reviews weren't so great. I go to Seattle U…read moreand the nurses at the Student Health Center tried to draw my blood multiple times (I was not very happy about that) and they took so long that my arm kept getting uncomfortably numb. I also got extremely light headed after they 3rd poke (don't know if it was the heat or my reaction to getting a needle inserted multiple times with no result). They sent me to Lapcorp, and the lady was done drawing my blood in less than 1 minute. I went early in the morning and there was no wait.. thank you Lapcorp!

I went for a blood test yesterday at around 3:40 PM and it was a great experience. I overheard the…read morestaff telling another patient that they generally don't have more drop-in times after 3:45 PM so I'm glad I got there when I did. My phlebotomist was very kind and caring. I let her know that I have a tendency to faint and needed to lie back. She put me in their version of a lounge chair. She even aimed a little fan at me and gave me a cold pack to put on my chest. Her blood draw was smooth and hardly hurt at all. She was excellent. I wish I remembered her name but it started with a T and she wore red scrubs. It was one of my best blood draw experiences! Thank you so much, T, and thanks to all the staff at the Bastyr Labcorp.

I have to give this place a shout out! I was a little nervous after seeing the unhappy reviews at…read morepretty much every Labcorp location around, but when a girl needs a blood draw, she needs a blood draw. I figured they were probably better than me trying to do it myself. I made an appointment online (same day). Tip: When I tried to book originally, it was three weeks out, but if you look in the morning, there'll be open appointments because people cancel. When I arrived there were a handful of people there, a few walk-ins (I heard them talking). Labcorp staff were moving folks through - fast, friendly, professional. For the actual act, they were supportive and positive (I'm hard to get blood from) and only had to poke me twice. A++ Here's what's making me get on for this review, though. The person checking folks in (Cy? Si?) asked me, "Did you bring a lab slip?" which I had walked out and forgotten on the printer. Instead of me bein' all sad and needing to go home and make another appointment (after fasting until 1:30pm) she said, "Is it in your email? You can just email it to me and I'll print it for you." Whaaaaaaat?! Mind blown! Super service! Thank you!

Expert phlebotomist Roxie is among the best I've experienced. I've now seen her twice. Maybe tied…read morefor 1st place with the crew at SCCA. I hate needles, blood draws, the smell, the sting, all of it. The way Roxie works, I barely felt a thing. For the downvoters... Pish. It's healthcare. Bring a book and chill. Dare I say it: Be Patient. (Haha, I crack myself up.) These people are just trying to do their jobs and help people, despite being part of a fucked up system. Have some empathy. Update June 2018: Amanda is superior too. Pro tip: Favor early morning appointments in healthcare; you're more likely to get the A-Team.

The phlebotomist is rude. The lab opens at 8, showed up late, didn't greet any of us waiting and…read morethen took his time getting ready for the day. If the lab opens at 8, the doors should be open and ready to go at 8. Not 8:07, as some folks are on a time crunch to get their labs completed before work.

Be very careful if you decide to use this company…read more They would not give us pricing for mold testing until we came in and set up an account with our credit card number on file. Once we did, we still never saw a price as none was given on our submission form. My card was then charged $1,410 by them for 10 mold samples. These were only $40 each from other labs that we had used previously. I called and they said they didn't realize we weren't walk-ins so our rate should be around $46/ sample and they would make it right. They offered me a credit of $60 out of my $1,400 to make it right for the lack of transparency and us never seeing or agreeing to the exorbitant pricing. Do not use this company if you value your money and by all means do not give them your credit card number. They will wring out every penny they can from you and offer you a 5% credit to pretend like they tried to help when you point out that there was never anything signed agreeing to their secret prices.

Excellent communication and turnaround time was as promised. My only recommendation is that they…read moreadd more explicit directions for sample drop-off. The existing signage wasn't clear for me.

Visited Quest Diagnostics in Madison Tower on the 12th Floor…read more I booked my appointment online - pretty easy and lots of time slots available. They do take walk-ins, but there's no front desk (just a self check-in kiosk), so I'm not entirely sure how smooth that process is. I'd definitely recommend booking ahead. Once you arrive, you check yourself in at the kiosk and they verify your ID, so make sure to bring it. I was called in pretty quickly, they did a quick check of my info (since I had already filled everything online), and the blood draw itself was quick and smooth. Overall, I was in and out in about 15 minutes. Very convenient experience.

Door locked at 15 minutes before closing. They don't want my money, or are just too busy.read more

RUN AWAY! Their customers service agents are experts at escalating instead of de-escalating. In…read moreother words, if you're unhappy when you call, they very smartly make unfortunate comments to convince you it's not worth your time or emotional energy. Today Debbie M. would talk over me and go on long monologues... then complain that I wasn't letting her talk. I said "okay, stop, you've answered my question." After which she started a new lecture on how I wasn't letting her talk. My issue was I didn't use the services as I cancelled my appointment and asked for a refund. (NO WAY! I was told I'd signed up for a membership.) I told her I believed I had signed up for services and not a membership but was willing to listen to the recorded call when I'd originally moved forward w payment. This was not acceptable as their policy was not to give a refund after charging one month prior. Instead of a refund, I would pay $197 to not have to deal with Life Wise customer support again. The nurses are actually very good. However, they sold me an add-on for $99 that basically resulted in recommendations instead of data. I made the mistake of telling Debbie M that fact which sent her into a diatribe of telling me what I'd received and how I should have seen the benefits. IF you use them, 1. sign up on line, 2. Never call customer service or talk w the person at the desk when you arrive. 3. Engage and talking w the nursing staff is fine.

THE ULTRA SOUND OF SILENT KILLERS I have been going to…read moreLifeline Screening (LLS) for years after I receive their annual mailer telling me that they're coming to town. They hold their annual screening sessions in various different public venues every year. This year, I went to Unity Church in Bellevue to do only the 4 tests promoted in this year's mailer for $149. They also have other tests that they will try to upsell you to, but they usually don't overdo this. The mailers give you a promo code and a phone number to call (or www.lifelinescreening.com) to set up your appointment. They also tell you when you last had certain tests and whether or not you need to have them done again this year. Their tests also include finger pricks to take blood samples, but mostly ultrasounds to test for "silent killers", blood clots, etc. Their mission is to do the kind of tests that Medicare or your health insurance will only cover once you show symptoms. By that time, it could be too late, if the first symptom is a stroke or a heart attack! GREEN = "GO", RED = "STOP", BUT YELLOW DOES NOT MEAN "GO VERY FAST." To have those same tests done at your doctor's office would cost a bit more. This is why LLS focuses only on preventative tests that could uncover potential silent killers. Only bummer is that they do not take insurance. They send you the ultrasound test results in 3 weeks, prepared in a professional pleasingly graphic format that can be easily understood by you and your doctor. Their graphic results show green if you have "no blockage"(OK), yellow if you are in the "mild blockage" (MEH) zone, and red if you are in the "severe blockage" (OMG!) zone. Oh, they will be sure to bring it to your immediate attention if you ever hit the red zone on any of their tests. INSTANT FINGERSTICK RESULTS GOT STUCK ON HOLD? Fingerstick test results have always been given to me right away in the past. But for some reason I did not get them this year. Whether they forgot, or changed their policy re: fingerstick test results, I don't know yet. Perhaps a future update will reveal this. Like the ultrasound test results, Fingerstick test results (mailed 3 weeks later) are also printed out in the green "good to go", yellow "prepare to stop" and red "STOP!" format. But instant results are simply printed out on a small piece of paper showing your results as compared on a line graph to the health standard that one should meet, but without the "traffic light effects."

Insanely slow and seemingly incompetent staff. Avoid if you can. Terrible experience each of the…read morethree times I've been there.

I not gonna give it a star the staff is horrible the barley speak English (not raciest) jus want to…read moreunderstand what they sayin I took a test a week ago and yet they don't know the results of it a week later and I called no ones answer the manger doesn't answer their phone it is a place I would not recommend or go to ever again this has to do with employment and they don't understand I pay for this out my pocket and the treatment I am receiving is crappy just I will never be happy with this place

Over the past year, members of my family have been to three different urgent care locations. This…read moreone is my favorite. When I first saw the bill, I was like "That's expensive!" Then I checked the other urgent care locations and saw they were at least the same price. They do tend to prescribe medication more often here than other places, but when I've expressed concern with a specific Rx I had issues with, they were quick to find an alternative. The biggest reason I love this place is the time it takes. I'm usually out the door in less than 15 minutes (with an appointment). That includes greeting reception, getting vitals from an assistant, answering questions about why I'm there, talking to the doc, and leaving with my visit summary. I don't come here when I'm feeling well - I want to be back home, wrapped in a blanket, hopefully with some antibiotics or medication to make my plague less miserable. More than any other place I've been, this checks that box. If you're looking for a conversation about how your family is doing, make an appointment with your PCP. If you're sick and need something addressed quickly, visit One Urgent Care.

Always expensive. Not enough questions if any from M.D…read more Offered most unhelpful and expensive medication. Had to ask for alternative just in case. (Did not want to come back)

Went here after the Labcorp in Burien couldn't find my vein. They stuck me THREE TIMES and I was…read morereally worried. I went to this location and the man working there was so reassuring and confident he got my vein immediately. I wish I remembered his name but I will be going back to him for every blood draw now. I didn't have an appointment because I had one at Burien and he still allowed time for me. Very thankful.

At 2 p.m. on a Friday, after a 50 minute wait, I was one of 12 people who had to check in manually…read morewith the efficient, cheerful, and overworked receptionist because both auto check in booths weren't working. We were waiting for the one understaffed employee to poke them. I hope the blood draw isn't painful as the quality of care isn't what I expect. It was a good thing I brought my orders because they didn't have them even though the doctor sent them twice. At least they offer free wifi.

Easy to set up, and the price is solid, I do the quarterly scan and it's good to see if my…read morelifestyle and workouts are making progress with all the stats it shows. You can easily compare the stats with all of your past scans to see which way it's trending. The actual scan takes only about 10 minutes, and the person working at the van is always super nice.

Easy and convenient. Took about 10 minutes. Felt really professional would definitely recommend.read more