I filled out questionnaire and made my appointment online. Got an email confirmation with QR code indicating it would make check-in faster. Upon arrival went to the kiosk in lobby to scan the QR code on phone or scan driver's license. Even if you have an appointment this needs to be done. Does it make it faster? No. I waited 35 minutes.
While I waited I witnessed the front office admin's attitude toward elderly patients there before me. Some couldn't figure out the Kiosk and didn't bother signing in then wondered why they had not been called on... others had tons of questions and although the admin was patient to reiterate until they finally understood, she seemed overwhelmed yet kept her composure. This made the rest of us patient as well. We helped with what we could at the kiosk; however, you really wouldn't want strangers knowing your business so if you know of an elderly patient visiting the lab alone, please advise them how to use the kiosk. It's very simple to scan and then a screen appears with all personal information and they only need to click Next if all information is correct, then another screen appears "Thank you for signing in" they just need to take a seat and wait. Two separate ladies thought afterward they could just walk right in without being called first. One lady wanted the admin to call her insurance company and then said she had three different insurances. Several asked if they could use the restroom while she was assisting someone. Yes, it was that kind of day.
Finally, the admin called on me to give insurance card and payment. She was smiling, very nice and thorough with insurance information even though I didn't ask questions. She thanked me for being patient while I waited. Within a short time thereafter I was called into the lab.
Inside the lab I noticed it was not very well organized or very clean (boxes, supplies sitting all around). I visited the restroom as well and that was disturbing to see several urine specimens (different patients) sitting on a tray. Paper napkins under were dirtied by spilled over urine (elderly people with unsteady hands?). You can't help but notice because if you are a lady using the commode, you are staring into the tray.
I went back inside lab area to have blood work and tech was kind, talkative while she put on her gloves and looked at a screen showing which tubes to use for the withdrawal. She grabbed into boxes and laid them out in order, tied rubber strap onto my arm, punctured tight fisted arm and began to fill. She was still talkative and very kind. When I left the lab the admin looked at me and thanked me for visiting and to have a great day even though she was still working answering all the questions of the patient before her. read more