I've been to so many LifeLabs, I've lost count. But BY FAR, this is the absolute best site, hands…read moredown. Here are the reasons: -efficiency. They are appointment-based only. No walk-ins. So you are assured a spot and a time, with minimal waiting. -large and bright office, and impeccably clean. -FREE WI-FI. (This is a real rarity at other lab sites). -more services are offered here than at many other LifeLab sites. Examples: EKG's, cardiac holder monitors, etc. -Professionalism of staff. A female checked me in (I didn't get her name) and although she was somewhat aloof, she was thorough and organized and I had zero wait time. My tech was Ian and he was phenomenal. I have had to get cardiac monitors and EKG's frequently and he was the most thorough when it came to instructions and, wow, they even provide you with a mesh "vest" over the monitor (I never got that before, and it made a huge difference in comfort level and stability). And even upon returning the following day, the staff here remembered me and the whole "disconnect and drop-off" experience was, dare I say, pleasant. My experiences at this site were unlike any I've had at other LifeLabs, and this will be the only site I go to from here on in, for sure.

I've been to this location at least 3-4 times in the last 6-8 months for my standing order thyroid…read moreblood test (yes it sucks to have to be poked every 6 weeks). Upon entering you lineup with your carecard to check-in and then sit until your name and a corresponding room is announced. Save time by booking your appointment online ahead of time although be sure to let them know if you've arrived early like I did today (appointment was 1:20pm but I was able to be there just before noon). I prefer this location over many of the others in the vicinity.

This must be one of the busiest Lifelab in BC. It also opens on Sunday which is quite rare. I was…read morehere to drop off a swab test and that took about 40 mins lining up to get through the door. This place takes walk in. I prefer the one by appointment because you know it will be less crazy. There are several locations in the area and each location is within 30 mins from each other. If you could avoid this location, do so.

horrible, they changed the set up and no more separate line for appointments and drop off. Today i…read moredrop off a specimen and was told should lineup, but the other day when i was in line to get the stuff i saw a guy who went straight to drop off and they didn't tell him to line up? what is this clinic? they pick and chose who they want to take ? this is discrimination !!

this is the newer location. They used to be on 3900 Kingsway. Friendly staff and of course since…read moreit's brand new, the place was immaculately clean and tidy. The waiting area is a bit small, but the wait times aren't that bad so you won't sit for two long. Best thing is to make an appointment though.

I registered via the app via save me a spot. It was completley off. The app says that wait times…read moremay be longer. The wait time when I left my residence was 29 minutes. When I got there 40 minutes later, the wait time was still 25 minutes. 20 minutes after that, the wait was still 21 minutes. 30 minutes after that the wait was still 20 minutes according to the app. The only good thing was that I went afterwards and vented to the tech and she let us wait inside becuase the person that need the shot was a senior. About 20 minutes after that we were done. It's lucky they lifelabs has a monopoly because If I could, I'd use someone else. Total wait time, close to 2 hours. Yuck.

When I arrived at 08:33am on a Sunday, they were just starting organizing tubes and urine bottles…read morefrom the storage. However once they saw a visitor coming in, they quickly dropped their stuff to the room and came to greet me and another guy who just walked in. Very customer focused. Although my appointment was officially at 09:30am, they called me, inspected my doctor's form, ID etc. when it was quiet. The type of care was top notch, attentive and promptly polite. I think many visitors were grateful that they opened on a Sunday and during long holiday of Easter! The nurse who attended to the blood sample gave clear instructions and what to do after I sat and waited in a room for 5 minutes. All in all, it was a pleasant experience.

I just walked in, instead of making an appointment. Honestly, I think I waited 20-25 min. So…read morewalking in was faster than making an appointment. Maybe it was a good day, but I was in and out within 30 min.

Lately it's been more organized than before, with shorter waiting times. However, once you are…read moreseated where they actually take the blood, I now wait there longer than usual. Of course if you take your cell phone with you, there's always something to pass the time. Generally, I find the staff very pleasant and friendly. It really is a great location, easy access and so central. Parking is always available and even free at the mall, which is a half block away.

After I go to the walk in clinic I come here to get the blood work done since it's a 10 - 12 minute…read morewalking distance from Metrotown. I like to get everything done in one day. Be prepared to to spend at least 90 minutes any time of the day waiting for your turn. There's a coffee shop outside the building, therefore, I went there to kill some time and work on my 'zine. The actual space is cold and uninviting. There are two outlets, therefore, for the long wait there's always someone hogging the plug to charge their phone. The nurses are rushed and impersonal, kinda rude. They don't give you a cookie any more unless you ask. I have issues with blood and faint at every blood test. I fainted of course and when I came to they still didn't offer me a cookie. When I asked for juice and a cookie to get my blood sugar up (I have a blood sugar issue) they looked at me as if I asked them for a million dollars. Not to mention they always have trouble finding a vein. The reason why they get a 3 is 'cause they give results in a reasonable time frame.

I'm very thankful they open regularly even other Life lab were closed due to the strike…read more As this location opens at 7:30am, I went there around 7:15am. There was long line up already. But as I was walk in patient, that's not big issue. They have big parking with Canadian Tire.

For a medical place that is putting needles in people the place is not clean, I have been in…read morecleaner gas station toilets.

Just came here for another regular and usual blood test and urine test I normally have to do…read more It went somewhat smoothly in terms of poking to find a vain to draw some of my blood. The only gripe I have this time is that the nurse I had today. Most of the time when I did my usual blood & urine test, especially last time I was there, my nurses tend to usually be very nice, polite and had a decent bedside manner. But this time, the nurse i gotten, I started getting this offensive vibe from her, especially when she asked me to face away from her when I was trying to say something to her (irrelevant stuffs unrelated to this review) while she was drawing blood from me. I understand that due to the COVID19 pandemic, people are taking precautions and Today seems a little busier (likely due to it being around lunch time), but the few moments I was there, it sounded like the other nurses had a bit more better bedside manner than mine to put it nicely. Point is, it makes me wonder if the nurse I had today (while weren't even close to the rudest person I've met nor heard about from other people's experiences with people) had a slight attitude towards me for some reason or if there was just some explainable reason for the less than usual bedside manner.

blood test good good The staff in all…read moredepartments have been very professional, friendly and caring. Good lab for me as it is close to my home. The line ups move fast so you're not waiting too long. Thanks to all.

I know the receptionist here, will always let me know what the wait time is, and it shows on the…read morescreen on the wall, too, after you've checked in. I've always experienced great healthcare from this location in N Burnaby, and it hasn't been a terrible trial to get all the lab tests I've needed this year.