I suggest people complain to LifeLabs head office how bad this location is. However, given how absurd management is and how they handled the breach of your data, they'll probably reveal your personal details to all the staff here.
In my opinion, this location's employees are probably the worst for many reasons. I already had a pre-booked appointment but I still had to wait 15 minutes to receive stool containers which should've been handled at the front desk reception area. Instead, I had to wait and see one of the rudest and clueless employees I have seen working in this profession. She probably loves her job now more that she can jump the queue at Costco and other stores.
Anyway, I asked her for some latex gloves. This is normally provided at the front admission. Please bear in mind this was back in December when COVID-19 was not an issue. I had to go for routine stool tests for a few months so I was quite familiar with the normal protocol. The "employee" initially refused, saying I don't need gloves. I immediately questioned her. Don't you use gloves? She says that's different. I then asked her if would she use her bare hands if she had to scoop diarrhea from all the mess that was made. She gave me this awful look and provided me one pair despite needing three pairs for three different days. I reminded her of this. She reluctantly gave me two more.
Then there was one occasion where I was admitted to the hospital a week earlier where they did some basic blood work including A1C. A1C should be done every three months, not sooner. My GPs requisition (which was from a month prior) had A1C written on it but I had that done a week earlier from my visit to Lifelabs in the hospital. I mentioned this to the receptionist and told her I don't need the A1C. She then asked me if I am refusing the A1C. I asked her if it is an acceptable protocol to repeat a test which is supposed to be done every three months, then one week later at taxpayer expense. Isn't it necessary and redundant? She said nothing. And told me to sit down in room so and so.
When I examined my blood work online at MyEhealth, I saw a note on the report in huge capital letters saying "PATIENT REFUSED A1C". There was no explanation or reason why I DECLINED the A1C test which was because it was done a week prior at the hospital. I showed this to my GP on a follow-up appointment and he just shook his head.
I don't recommend this LifeLabs in Metrotown. It has to be one of the worst...and I have been to many LifeLabs and they're all awesome. Just not the Metrotown location. read more