I have been coming to this quest since the beginning of my pregnancy. My child is now 2 months old and I was still coming here. Since my first visit, I would show up for my appointments and they were never on time. I tried to be understanding and would convince myself that they were just really busy. Well, the other day I came to this location to pick up a sample kit. The receptionist told me to drop off within 24 hours. I came back the next day to drop off and this is where the unprofessional side came out. The receptionist was very condescending to me and the gentleman in front of me. She spoke to him in such a disgusting manner that he stormed off and forgot his ID. She told us that we needed to make an appointment to drop off. I asked her why she did not mention this to me the day before. She raised her voice at me and told me she did. Very unprofessional. The sample was ruined because of this. She was also unable to find the doctor's order which she had seen yesterday and told me to call my doctor. I was in a hurry because I have a 2 month old that I needed to get to. Overall, she was very rude and because of this I will not be coming back. I would recommend others to go to the one on Warner in Fountain Valley. They are very friendly and don't snap at you when you ask questions. They also take drop offs without appointments. read more

Terrible customer service , they close at 4pm not 430p. Only drop offs. Literally piss in a cup and I'm done. They are rude and acted as "how dare you come at 4". FALSE HOURS read more

This busy location opens at 7:30 and there was only one phlebotomist and one front office person working. Also, the front office person discussed private testing (stool sample) with a patient in front of a lobby full of patients. Not good! I was here before 7am and was the second person in line. The office opens at 7:30 but because appointments start coming in at 7:45 I kept getting pushed further back. I have no issue with the patients that have appointments but this labs location needs to plan better. One, non appointment, individual complained and was taken back. I went to the front desk and asked where I was in the line and the front desk told me I had 4 more ahead of me. This was because now 8am appointmens started to come in. I was there before 7am and didn't leave until 8:20am. I've tried to make appointments at this location in the past but the wait list is usually a month out or more. I just checked for an appointment time before 8am and it's was mid November until I could find an open slot. It is obvious that 7:30am is going to be busy so why not have more staff start at 7:30am vs 8am?? I have no issue with the hard working staff, with the exception of the one individual discussing lab tests with a patient in front of other patients. But, I do take issue with the supervisor who manages the scheduling of staff for this location. read more

Don't bother with location. My appointment confirmed via the site however wasn't in their system. Been waiting 2 hours for a fasting draw with no end in site. I've waited so long have to wait it out... I'M HUNGRY. Would recommend calling them to confirm or another location altogether. Staff is friendly but their system is broken. read more

I made an appointment online. I got there about fifteen minutes before my appointment and I didn't have to wait very long. They honored my doctor's lab order even though it specified another lab. They drew my blood painlessly and gave me a cup for my urine specimen. I couldn't have spent more than half an hour there. They took a walk-in after me who didn't have to wait long, either. This took place a little after noon. Apparently they are busiest between nine and ten. I guess people want to get it over with so that they can break their fast. A few days later I got my lab results. Quest made everything quick and easy. I would definitely go back. read more

My daughter needed labs done after leaving her doctor. This was the closest, most convenient lab. Quite honestly, I was having second thoughts while sitting and reading the reviews in the waiting room! We were taken back with 20 minutes ( no appt). My daughter was a bit anxious as she needed 8 tubes drawn. The lab tech Meena was so comforting and had great technique!! Would not hesitate to go back! read more

I've been to this location multiple times because it's the nearest to my home, but won't be back. I'm sure they're happy about that since I completely lost my temper the last time I was there. The first time I went as a walk in and waited over an hour and a half before I finally approached the desk and pressed to be seen. I waited two hours total. The second time was better as I had an appointment. You still wait as they work you in to the walk ins but the tech was good. The third time was the last straw. I had an appointment and not a lot of time to wait. The lady at the front desk was rough and disorganized as usual, and then the tech was rude and snippy which sent me over the edge. I will go anywhere but here for future blood draws. read more

Never in my life have I had such a horrible experience at a clinic before. I was here for a walk-in and it took me over an hour and a half to get in for a blood test. I understand that people with appointments are first priority, but I am 100% sure that people with walk-ins that came in after me were seen first. When I was seated to draw my blood, I was on the fourth tube (out of five) when the lady that drew my blood said "oh shoot" and told me that the needle had come out. She also left a scratch mark from the needle next to my vein and told me she had to check on my other arm for veins. She poked me in my left arm and told me she didn't get the vein, and then she said she didn't want to ask for help, so she proceeded to poke me in the original arm she was drawing blood from, and STILL couldn't find my vein!! I've had my blood drawn PLENTY of times and they have never had issues finding veins to draw blood from before. NEVER. When I looked down at my arm after the third time she poked me with a needle, there was blood droplets and blood smudges on my forearm, are you serious? So someone else finally stepped in and drew my blood and yes it took four pokes to my veins to get it all done. Guess what? I just got a call back saying that my blood results were inconclusive and that they need me to come in again tomorrow morning to get MORE blood drawn because the blood from today didn't give a proper reading. If you ever need to go to a Quest location, do NOT come to this one. read more

I waited over an hour and 15 minutes, with an appointment! No apology or explanation. Use another company if at all possible, or at least another location... read more

I've been here a couple times now for routine bloodwork. Staff is very friendly, but man service is painfully slow here

They are always fast and professional here. The lady was a bit worked up when I walked in because they were short staffed. I realized later she had a bit of a handful to deal with in the lobby so I cut her some slack. The location is great for me, the place is kept very clean and they know how to take blood. HOT TIP ... Getting a blood draw? DRINK LOTS OF WATER!! read more

This location closes their doors before their posted closing time. Nothing is more frustrating than making a trip to a business to find out that they decided to go home early. I can understand if it was a holiday, but a normal business day should not have this happening read more

Really not sure what the negative comments are all about. If you walk in and see 20 people waiting maybe you should go somewhere else? There's 5 of these places within a 5 mile radius, and if you don't want to wait over an hour, maybe make an appointment, or try a slower office but that's just my common sense I guess. I came in at 8am for a 3 hour glucose test and every seat is full. The staff and front desk Lien is not only courteous but was very nice. They are doing the best they can to get everyone in and out, even telling ppl to have a good day and thank you for waiting which I never see another quest office do. To say they don't even speak the language sounds racist, just because they have an accent doesn't mean they don't speak English. If you go to the south or west coast, regardless of race they might say you have an accent! Does that mean you can't speak English? The lab tech that also drew my blood is the best I ever had yet. Having your blood drawn 4 times in a day, she did with the most care and least pain. And most people can't even find my vein. Thank you to this location for your staff and professionalism. There are some of us who recognizes your efforts and appreciate its, while most positive experience probably won't leave a yelp review. read more

The worst customer service ! They stop attending even before the time to close. They don't make any effort to make an appointment or to accommodate patient schedule. The old lady at the front desk is rude and have no manners. The Hispanic nurse ISN'T professional at all. Time to re-staff this place. I've been seeing dr. Williams for ages. He's a great doctor! But Quest lab in the facility is terrible ! read more

My favorite place to go to have my blood drawn. They are so good at it that I hardly feel a thing. Thank you everyone at Quest for being so good at what you do. read more

From the receptionist to the phlebotomist, our experience at Quest Costa Mesa was great. Everyone was courteous and professional, and we were helped promptly. Our phlebotomist's name was Talpa, she was really kind and reassuring to my daughter who was nervous about her blood draw. Talpa's technique was great, quick and no pain per my daughter. I'd highly recommend this Quest location, we will be back! read more

I absolutely don't recommend this location. Online it said the wait time was 18 mins and I've already been here almost an hour. Who has time for this. It's ridiculous. There are never any appointments available either. Last time the tech bruised my arm so badly so I should have learned then that this is the worst location to go to. read more

Terrible customer service. I was not seen even though I arrived 30 min prior to end of business hour. Total waste of time. Uncooperative team. read more

I'm not sure why this place only has two stars? Yes, it can be busy and there is somewhat of a wait. If you don't have an appointment that is. I anticipated some wait considering I didn't have an appointment. They open at 7:30? So you can just sit on the chairs in the lobby till one of the office staff opens the door...the day I went the door opened at 7:15. Once you sign in you just wait for them to call you up and get your insurance info then take a seat and wait till they call you back. The total time spent here was from 7-8:45 considering I probably got there a little too early? Either way the wait time is considerable especially if you don't have an appointment, totally manageable. I was seen by the phlebotomist Mark? (I would recommend) he was really nice and talked to me the whole time! I gave four stars only because the front office could've been a little more welcoming, but it's not a huge deal. I'm sure patients aren't too excited to be getting their blood drawn first thing in the morning either. I would say the worst part of this appointment was ripping off the medical tape! read more

This location is inside the Hoag Health Outpatient Center off of Baker and Fairview. The space is very nice, clean and new. I liked how easy it was to make an appointment online, but they are so busy that it is difficult to pick a date and time you really want. My appointment wasn't until noon, so I was fasting all morning! It didn't take very long for them to get my paperwork together and have my blood drawn, maybe 15 mins. But the waiting room was very crowded, so if you show up without an appointment, be prepared to wait. Also, if you want a copy of your results, the doctor must indicate it on the order. The customer service here was okay, they were nice but not friendly and didn't have that "going the extra mile" attitude. read more

This office is busy! If you don't have an appointment, expect to wait. I see other yelpers giving this place bad reviews because of the long wait, make an appointment if you're that busy or impatient. SMH. The staff is very friendly and professional. Besides getting poked by a needle, I have no complaints. read more

The WORST Customer Service Line EVER. Wait times are exceedingly long. You will be placed in an automated loop that gets you nowhere. I finally selected a doctor line to get through and I STILL waited 10 minutes. The agents were polite enough when you get through, but honestly, if you didn't have high blood pressure before you called, trust me...you will. I spoke with Raul in billing and Areselle who works at Quest on Baker Street in Costa Mesa, CA If I can find another local lab I will switch even though this lab is directly across from the doctors office. read more

Worst experience - if you just got here, walk out now and go to the Quest on Talbert. It's what I had to do. The staff was terrible, and I waited over an hour, as did everyone else who was there. I regret coming to this location and not a different Quest. I was a walk-in, but I've gone to other labs for blood tests and never waited. Either they are under staffed, over booked, or poorly run - probably a little of each. read more

Had an appointment for 4 pm today. When I showed up to the appointment the door was locked. I tried knocking a few times but nobody showed up. The office hours say they're open till 4:30 but I guess the staff decided to take off early even with appointments still on the books. I needed a test for work that is time sensitive and may not be able to get results before the deadline because of this. Thanks Quest Diagnostics! read more

Love coming here to get my blood drawn, always so fast and everyone is so caring. I never make an appointment and always get seen fast. I hate needles but they always make me feel comfortable! read more

Worst place in the world . Very disorganized papers everywhere the male receptionist was rude and did not seem to know how to handle a line in order . People that came in and signed in after me were being called in before me . When I asked the male receptionist why he said he was going in order even though three of us had been skipped over . Told me that I had a sour grapes attitude the minute I walked in the door even though we had had no interaction until I asked about the order he was taking people. read more

dont take your labs hetr. not on time even you have appointments. not even have consideration. horrible place to get labs

Slowest place on the earth. They tell you you don't need appointment you can just walk in - well be prepared to spend here 3-4 hours waiting . Waiting room is extremely cold so bring a jacket read more

Walked in with a doctors note for blood test at 11, got a phlebotomist (phlebo means blood in Greek!) to draw me after 45 min wait and I was out by 1150. 50 mins from start to finish with a bunch of people before me. They have a kickass French bakery next door too! read more

Aaron who did an Excellent job drawing blood. Smooth as butter :)

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT! I was here not too long ago and literally was in and out. The wait may be long if you do a walk in but they're doing whatever they can to get you in and out fast. I have a fear of needles and Lisa was so great making sure I was comfortable. read more

They were super helpful and kind! I was not sure my insurance would cover anything and they were nice enough to give me an estimate for both costs. I made an appointment for 8 and was helped within 20 minutes. My veins are very small so I usually get poked multiple times, but the nurse looked at both of my arms and got it on the first try. They were thorough with explaining my take home testing. I can not get over how kind everyone was this morning, it made a scary situation for me feel somewhat pleasant. read more

Love this Quest Diagnostics. So much better than the shady one in Santa Ana. You'll definitely want to make an appointment and if online doesn't work, which it doesn't sometimes, just give the # a call and they can do it for you. I'm NOT a big fan of getting blood drawn whatsoever (I get queasy seeing my own blood) and there are ways to make the procedure more bearable if you just ASK. Here's what I do: when you sit down, ask the phlebotomist if you can sign your tube labels AHEAD of time. Why you ask? Because after they draw your blood, they will be sticking those labels on your very OWN TUBES OF BLOOD, then show them to you and have you sign those labels anyway to basically say, "Yes, this is my blood." Stupid when the labels are sitting RIGHT THERE anyway. Don't let them tell you you can't because I've done this several times and when I got someone new who told me I couldn't, I told him I've done it before and asked him to get his supervisor. The supervisor ended up telling him it was okay for me to do this. Damn Newbie... Here was our entertaining conversation: Me: "Hi, can I please sign my labels and/or paperwork before you draw my blood? I don't like seeing my own blood." Phlebotomist: *serious face* "No." Me: "You're kidding, right? I've done it before with her *points to another phlebotomist* Can you please go ask your supervisor? I know I'm allowed to do this... Unless you want me fainting and on the floor, I suggest you ask someone." Phlebotomist: *big SIGH and walks over to his supervisor, which is the same lady I pointed at originally" I hear mumbling... "...she doesn't like to see her own blood...we can't do this, right? I already told her noo..." "No, it's fine, just let her sign the labels. It's okay." Supervisor walks in, "Hello, yes you can sign the labels. Just sign here please. Thanks." Me to Phlebotomist: "Thank you for asking. It's not like the labels you had already printed would MAGICALLY change as you drew my blood right?" Phlebotomist: *Grumble grumble* MUAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!! Ask and you shall receive. And I get being slightly bitchy usually gets you what you want. ;) read more

Very Professional, BUSY ( For sure, MAKE AN APPOINTMENT !!! ) Note your phone, Hours open, and Days open, I believe they Close for Lunch Noon - 1:00 pm read more

I have visited Quest Diagnostics twice for usual lab tests. First time around it has been about an hour of wait on walk-in basis, but today around 11 a.m. it took me literally 5 min from the moment I signed in to the moment I left the center. The employees were nice and welcoming. I was so lucky to meet Ms. Diana who performed lab test both times. She is extremely professional. She has gentle touch but at the same time she is quick and precise so you feel barely any discomfort during the visit. I must admit that for all these years of lab tests experiences , Ms Diana is the Best I came across so far. Overall, I would recommend to visit this service center for all your lab test needs. read more

The ladies working here are excellent. They encouraged me through cancer twice! It gets really busy, and they never lose their professional demeanor. Make an appointment. Highly recommend! read more

This quest diagnostics driver nearly hit our car in her effort to run the red light. Then she ran two more lights and flipped off several people. Is this what quest diagnostics hired???? read more

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This place has gotten worse in the last year. The wait is guaranteed over an hour and some cases two hires or more. Terrible terrible management at this particular facility. The company management needs to look into training their staff to run this place better! read more

I went here for routine blood work and had a pretty bad experience, the person drawing my blood tryed to draw on the crook of my arm were there isnt even a vein, when I made the comment that I didnt see any green vein there she finally stopped after poking me 3 times. It took her 2 more sticks on the top of my fist. This was the worst blood draw I have ever had..... read more

Never been to a better Quest! Lien T. Was the person who checked us in and drew my blood. Not only was she amazing customer service wise, she was fantastic at what she does. No body can ever get my blood on the first try. She was quick, painless and done in 15 seconds! She got me the first time. She is amazing. I would request her if you're going here. read more