One of the advantages of living in San Diego is UCSD research. This is one of the new center to…read moreget the Early Test, which can detect HIV infection as early as one week after exposure. While tradition HIV testing like the Rapid Test detects HIV by detecting antibodies, the Early Test detects infection by detecting the virus. One can get both tests performed and both are FREE. Results of the standard Rapid Test will be given within 15 minutes while the Early Test results will take two weeks. The doctor will provide a personalized ID number along with a date to check for the results online (https://theearlytest.ucsd.edu/The_Early_Test/Results_of_The_Early_Test_HIV_Antibody_%26_HIV_Viral_Load_Testing_in_San_Diego,_California.html ) or by phone. For HIV testing at this site, I find it best to make an appointment. Find parking on the street; there's usually plenty within a three block radius on Park Blvd. Lead The Way is hard to miss, it's literally across from the Crypt (http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-crypt-san-diego-2#hrid:If-S8-HYtS143l9lASWtqQ/src:self ). Lead The Way is very different from the two other places I've been to get tested before (http://www.yelp.com/biz/ucsd-antiviral-research-center-san-diego#hrid:4JuCu7uiyaw-lTRY70QAuQ/src:self ). When they say they're trying to banish the sigma of HIV testing, they mean it. It's an intensely relax atmosphere. The decor is modern and definitely sets the mood they're going for. There's one computer station to surf the internet while waiting. I got in right away with my appointment and the whole thing took 30 minutes. After explaining the consent forms and procedure, they pricked my finger for the rapid test. The results are faster than the mouth swap by 10-20 minutes. During the 10-15 minutes waiting time for the results, the worker asked me further questions about my sexual practices and explained things if I needed it. It wasn't my first time at the rodeo, so I didn't really need much explanation. Then, I got my rapid results and was taken into a room to get my blood drawn for the Early Test. Done and done. PS Note that there are limits to every test and know what the results are telling you. While the Early Test detects recent infection well, the Rapid Test detects a wider time frame. It's important to pick the appropriate test for your possible exposure time frame. I like to do both for the overlap.

Get yourself tested . Fast free and friendly. Wonderful…read more service for the community! John

Long story short: I was scheduled for blood work at 8 a.m. for the week of April 17, 2006. Arrived…read moreat 7:55 am and was given access to the building and office by then. Walking in, I showed my prepaid label to the attendant and asked whether it was better to check in on a tablet or with her directly. The attendant responded dismissively, asking what I was doing there 5 minutes before my appointment, which made me feel undervalued as a customer. My experience was marred by her dismissive attitude, which made me feel unwelcome despite having prepaid for my bloodwork. I proceeded with a corporation report, and today, April 22, I received a call from Labcorp apologizing, explaining, and presenting her side of the facts: she was "surprised" because I showed up 5 minutes earlier, given that the area around is full of homeless people. I appreciated the acknowledgment and the effort to clarify the situation. Then Labcorp, through their employee, assumed I was a homeless person, even presenting the pre-paid label of my appointment. Take your conclusions from here.

Shout out to Sharon for being so amazing today. She was really welcoming, kind, warm and friendly…read more Took really great care of me and explaining the process from potential billing/future lab work she saw I'll need to come back in for. I usually dread coming to do lab work and although I had to pay for street parking, got a bit lost due to the construction happening outside, meeting Sharon was a highlight. I barely felt the needle and chatting with her made the process painless! I'll definitely be coming back to this location for future blood work, they're by far the best in my book !

Hector was amazing! I came for a blood draw and I was so nervous. He was so kind and made me feel…read moreso comfortable. 10/10 experience! Office was clean and was in and out within 15 minutes!

I have worked for Sharp, UCSD, and Scripps and let me tell you, they are the only people who have…read morefigured out how to get a hard stick like me without issue! Sometimes we use my hand, sometimes a butterfly needle, and sometimes it works out how it should, but they never use me as a pin cushion. I have been other places that had to use the hospital IV team and stick random parts of my body I didn't know worked. This is a seamless process with the nicest staff. And very time efficient!!

Worst and very unfriendly place. I made an appointment for…read more7:30. Waited more than 45 minutes

I was able to book an appointment in the morning of. For a 930 draw. Was in and out within 10…read moreminutes. The phlebotomist was absolutely amazing and sweet, I would recommend Lola for any draw. The office was very clean and sanitary. Will be definitely going back here.

Truly only of the most intentionally poorly run companies out there. Nobody works at the front…read moredesk, nobody answers the phones, very intentionally so you can't ask questions. The only people who care are the employees, who are caught between their patients and incompetent management, by design of said management. Only go to Quest Diagnostics if you absolutely have to, otherwise avoid at all costs.

The phlebotomist that took my daughters blood was terrible. She stuck her twice and didn't even…read morebother to check initially which arm had a better vein. It was a terrible experience. She was distracted and didn't seem like she really cared. Would NEVER return here.

29-Jun-2022 We have…read moreused the AHF Healthcare Center to fulfill our prescription drugs because it is a not for profit pharmacy. Of every 1 dollar spent, $.96 cents goes back into life saving clinical research. We believe in clinical research, so this is aligned with what we support. Most of all, the staff is kind and the best part is that (when needed) they hand deliver your prescription drugs.

Worst AHF location. I appreciate AHF as a service this is the worst location. I shouldn't have to…read morewait 1 and a half hours to leave a sample. I would rather drive 3 hour to the Hollywood location. I don't know who runs this office they need to be terminated. They made me wait 30minutes after getting a number to take my ID and do their admin work. They should be checking my ID as soon as I am done with online check in at the same time as giving me my number

Typical lab draw place. Make an appointment for less wait time. I was in and out with in 10 min…read more Fast friendly and efficient staff.

I keep calling and leaving messages asking what is going on with my test results. Nobody ever…read morereturned my calls. I paid hundreds of dollars for lab tests. I have not received my results. They are days late. Nobody calls me back and nobody answers the phone.

Was late to my appointment trying to figure out how to get to it, but took the elevator up and…read morefinally found it. The ladies at the front desk were super nice and helped me out to where I needed to go! My apt was smooth, the lady I had was also very nice, friendly, and very kind! Made sure I was okay after the drawing and made sure everything was good to go! There's definitely limited parking, but I was able to find a spot pretty quick along the side of the road! P.S if you are getting your blood drawn and have a Quest appointment, go inside the doors, head towards the elevator and it tells you which floor to go to by doctors' name! There is also a note inside the elevator on which floor you are supposed to go to. Go through the door next to the elevator, Quest is not the first lobby you see! Go through the big door and follow the signs!

Had an appointment today. Not a walk-in. Waited over two hours. Very dissatisfied. Have requested…read moremy doctor not refer any patients to this location.

I must have hit the jackpot because my experience was incredible. I walked up at 7:45 and stood in…read morea line, 7th place, checked in on the kiosk, sat down, got called within 30 mins, paid, pee'd, blood drawn, and out within an hour. It seemed to me everyone was a walk in, maybe that's why there's no appts for weeks? Not sure. The staff was wonderful, they got my vein in the first shot (which is rare for my dehydrated @$$). It's a small and chaotic office but they have a system down. I think the determining factor is what time you show up. Godspeed people.

Scheduled an appt thru their system and when I went in for my appt time, they didn't have me…read morescheduled. They were rude, completely unaccommodating & offered zero explanation as to why the system messed up my appt. The office was filthy and waiting room was uncomfortably crowded. The women at the counter are anything but helpful and look miserable. I would give negative stars if I could! Actually thankful my appt got screwed up because I wouldn't trust this facility with my toenail clippings.

Came on Friday and Wednesday for lab draw. Making and appt…read moreonline is super easy. Short wait after checking in at the kiosk. Small waiting room but multiple sturdy chairs Mari did a great job. Great bedside manner. Came back Wednesday. The person didn't have the best bedside manner. No name tag or badge. Was unable to get all of the blood so she called Mari in to help. The original girl came back to label the blood. They had me sign a piece of paper saying that the blood was labeled in front of me, but then didn't finish labeling the blood in front of me. So that was a little weird. Overall, it's a busy clinic that does a good job of getting you in and out

Quest Diagnostics Labs are located in various locations. I've been a longtime customer for the labs…read morelocated on North Camden Drive in Beverly Hills. During my overextended stay in San Diego while helping my friend, I had to continue my self care and have had lab work done at this Hillcrest location which is next to Scripps Mercy Medical Center. Subterranean parking is available, convenient but for a fee and not validated by the lab. Quest Diagnostics had all my info already and the online appointment system makes things easy with less paperwork. After scheduling my appointment, go into the lab, check in using their kiosk and within minutes, the lab tech calls my name. The lab techs are professional, they have the surfaces clean and wear gloves. They sterilize instruments and my arm before the Jab which I cannot watch as I am very squeamish and might faint if I see all the amount of blood they draw out...Ouch! yikes!! I do wish they would have early morning appointments because when appointments are not until mid afternoon, the long stretch of fasting can make me weak and faint. Recently my health had diminished from some unexplainable reasons and hence lab work was needed and sometimes retested to determine accuracy. After multiple lab work results, nothing alarming resulted so, I am relieved and less worried, about my health but still feel fragile. Quest Diagnostics does get super busy, but they are organized, make an appointment to get expeditious service. Recommend