If you go as a "walk in" you will need to have a physical insurance card. I had a copy of it on my phone, so I had to go home and make an appt. online instead of signing in as a "walk in." This place is located on Bird/Lincoln, next to Casa Villa. There are 2 kiosks and chairs in the waiting room. If you need help, you will have to knock on the door but unsure if phlebotomists can help as they are w/ patients in the back. I was called up on time. You'd be escorted to a room where you would need to confirm the information they have in their system. They will also need to see your ID as well. I requested lab work since I have not had a physical in over 5 years. Tram, the phlebotomist used the smallest needle (the butterfly) after I informed her that it's tricky to draw blood from me due to my heavy scar tissues / skin grafts. Thankfully she was able to get some blood out of me after just 1 unsuccessful poke. She is soft-spoken, thorough, and tried her best to be gentle. I don't have any issues w/ this place. Glad I went after holding onto the lab paperwork for about 6 months. I was lagging big time simply because I was lazy. Oh yeah, not sure what gets charged or I guess it depends on your insurance coverage. I had to pay $6. Not sure if they accept cash, but they take cards. read more

I had a very frustrating experience at Quest Diagnostics. Despite having a scheduled appointment, we waited for over an hour while multiple patients who arrived with appointments after us were called ahead. When we politely asked for clarification, the staff refused to explain the situation. What made the experience worse was the attitude of the young female phlebotomist. She was dismissive, rude, and simply told us to "sit down and wait" without offering any help or transparency. Even other patients noticed the situation and kindly offered to let us go ahead of them, which says a lot about how poorly things were being handled. If appointments are not honored or prioritized, it defeats the entire purpose of scheduling one. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this location. read more

I had a blood draw today and noticed the lab tech opened a draw got the vials but didn't put labels with my name on it. When I asked about this she said she had to manually do it. I should have waited for her to do it in front of me but I didn't my bad. She also told me she would take 3 extra vials to make sure she has enough blood for some of the test. I am very concerned since I know legally they are suppose to show you your name on the vial. Also people were dropping of their urine samples next to me in little shelf on the wall. Like entering in the room I was in and putting there pee there. This also seems like a violation of something. I don't know how to find a managers name to call and check on this. read more

I had an appointment earlier today to have my labs drawn and had to come back to return another specimen. The system only allows you to make one appointment a day, so I could not make a second one. I have spent the remainder of my day just trying to drop off my sample. They didn't seem to care that it needed to be frozen and weren't willing to store it in the freezer until after I spoke to manager to explain the situation. It would take 2 seconds to verify my identity and accept the sample, but instead I have to wait for literally hours to be able to do what should be a simple drop off. It's been over an hour and a half at this point. This is one of the worst run companies I've seen, and I would actively avoid it if possible. There are definitely better run labs with better customer service. read more

What is the purpose of setting an appointment if it's not even regarded. Waited for nearly 30 minutes despite coming in even a few minutes early to check-in. All walk ins were served before me. Had to leave before I could even be seen read more

Every time I come here it's a problem. It's the closest quest to my house so I just try to deal with it but after today I will NEVER step foot in this location. The staff are all rude and I mean every last one of them. I had to do my glucose test today so she said come back in an hour. I came back the waiting room was empty and dark so I knocked on the door. I waited about 3 mins before a patient walked out, so I walked in to let them know I was back. The girl takes me in the room and proceeds to say you were 10 mins late so you have to do the test again. I was furious cause one I had fasted for nothing two she did not mention to me that I needed to be back in the chair within that hour. The lack of communication is crazy, but best believe I won't be back cause they are all sloppy and disrespectful workers read more

I was so lucky they took me in as a walk in when I came here 40 mins before my appointment time by mistake. I thought it was at 8am but it actually was at 8:40am. A nice young lady helped me with check-in because I asked her if I could change my appointment to walk in. Since no one was there she helped me and I was able to be seen right away. The phlebotomist that took my blood was pleasant and very meticulous. I had to have 6 tubes of blood taken and he asked me to check the info on each one myself. He also chatted and made sure I was okay the entire time. It's so great to have nice phlebotomists working on me because I am such a baby when it comes to blood drawing. I am grateful for people who are competent at there job. Thanks for saving me a whole lot of waiting!! read more

Rude female phlebotomist would not let me into the room to help with my 2-year old son's blood draw. The woman who actually drew my son's blood (as it requires additional support) was kind, respectful and great with my son - and in previous visit the kind phlebotomist allowed for both parents to be present. Ultimately, the lack of empathy, rude tone and closing the door on the mother of a 2 year old is unacceptable. She did not share her name, nor did she seem interested in allowing me to speak to anyone else, that said she is visually distinctive with large fake eyelashes. Be cautious if you have children that both parents are not welcome depending on which phlebotomist you're assigned. read more

The waiting room had no staff, just a machine to check in with, which made the space feel impersonal and unwelcoming. The overall atmosphere was grungy and poorly maintained. After being called in, a staff member checked me in, but the experience quickly went downhill. I was directed to another room for the blood draw, where the phlebotomist was on her cell phone. She did hang up when I sat down, but her demeanor was cold and indifferent. She asked if I was afraid of needles, and when I said yes, she didn't acknowledge my response--just grabbed a needle and jabbed it into my arm without any care. It was painful, and when I mentioned it, she showed no concern. The entire experience felt like I was an inconvenience rather than a patient. The facility itself looked outdated and poorly kept, and the staff acted as though basic courtesy was too much to ask. I would not return and wouldn't recommend this location to anyone who values even a minimal level of professionalism or care. read more

Quest Diagnostics - Laboratory Testing Near Me - SAN JOSE, California

This location is LUCKY to have Marilyn because she is the ONLY thing that turned my horrid experience into an OK one. The lab would have 0 stars if she wouldn't have been there. Let me start the story... called the automated number at 9am to make a 10am appointment. The automated line is annoying but works. I recommend the QR code appointment making option. -10am, arrived at lab. There was a family having problems with the check in kiosk. I attempted to log in as well, and the check in failed. There were about 5/6 people waiting to try to check in. ABSOLUTELY NO ONE WAS THERE TO HELP! As a matter of fact, technicians came out to look at us and then scurry to the back, without helping us. The one group of ppl left frustrated. I stayed. I tried to talk to a lab technician as she opened the door that called a gentleman that arrived after me back for bloodwork. She ignored my questions and tried to close the door in my face. At that time, MARILYN walked thru the door front door from outside. She was sincerely apologetic and saw the entire thing. She was the only thing holding any fragment of customer service together. Marilyn assured me this rude behavior by her teammates will be dealt with today. She called me back momentarily and was an angel performing my blood work. I didn't get her partners name but she was also very helpful. I cannot believe the associates looked out at the group of people having trouble logging on and went back ignoring their prospective customers in the waiting area. This was almost the worst lab experience I've ever had. I'm giving three stars ONLY based on one person that desperately tried to save the reputation of the lab. Is Marilyn's intervention was absent, I would have left and picked a different lab other than Quest. With my private insurance I have a choice of labs I can go to. I might try a different option next time. FYI- the people photographed left due to frustration and no help. read more

Quest Diagnostics - One group of ppl who tried to check in several times at 10am. No associates there to help. - Laboratory Testing Near Me - SAN JOSE, California

The young Asian guy working in room 1 believe wearing glasses, he is MVP. I had a blood draw and I honestly usually have trouble and I told him as well that I am usually a hard stick, but he listened and was extremely patient, and I couldn't even feel it. Now this is impressive, he did a phenomenal job, thank you! I am sad I didn't get his name, but if you get him for your blood draw you are lucky. He was quick and I was in and out of that room in about 5 min total with urine sample and blood draw read more

This is a great lab to go to. Lupe was my technician, and she was wonderful- friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. She made me feel welcomed and comfortable. Her technique for drawing my blood was excellent. I hardly felt a thing! It was an overall great experience here! read more

If I could give it zero stars I would. My doctor faxed orders over (yes they have a fax line) and I was told they dont receive faxes. No offer to check for them. I confirmed with my doctor that they were faxed, and they it was to the correct location. I accidentally left my jacket there when I left, and upon returning for it a couple days later they looked for two seconds and told me their cleaners must have stolen it. Unreal. read more

horrible customer service and very disorganized. One of the worst quest locations I've ever been to..

Not as bad as people say honestly, if you do your things right as in, make an appointment, have your insurance card, license / ID. Know your phone number and have at least a little bit of patience you will be perfectly fine. As for getting my blood drawn. I couldn't have asked for a better experience was smooth and quick! read more

Despite all the bad reviews I had a great experience! I had Lupe helping me and she was wonderful. There was a mixup with my lab orders but it was handled very kindly and the actual blood draw was painless. I was very comfortable the whole time. :) read more

It took over three weeks to get my test results. I've had the same test results in less than a week.

I walked in without an appointment, I waited about 30 mins as a standby. Laurissa was my phlebotomist and she was super friendly, efficient, and I didn't even feel the needle in my arm. This is my new go to spot for lab work. Quick and painless!! Thank you, Laurissa! read more

They denied doing my bloodwork, despite me driving 2:30pm and checking in. This place closes 3pm, but they stop seeing patients by 230pm, yet their website says no such policy. This is a dishonest and uncaring branch, would not recommend coming here. Don't make an appointment during normal hours, becuase they will just turn you away for no real or good reason read more

They let me schedule a test online that they won't actually do without an "order form" from a doctor. The online scheduler should have stated this was a requirement before I arrived in person. read more

This probably goes for all Quest locations. Absolutely horrible. Enjoy waiting weeks and weeks for basic blood test to get back. Total Joke of a service. STAY AWAY!!!!! read more

It's best to make a reservation. Otherwise it's a long wait. The last time I was there all the computers broke down, so it was a little longer weight than normal and once I got in to the nurse, her computer didn't work so everything didn't go good that day read more

Very quick and clean facility. Unlike other locations this one is never overly booked. I've come in multiple times as a walk in and was seen within 40 mins. Doesn't attract any clients that make you feel uncomfortable like I have seen at other locations. Their staff is sufficient and friendly. read more

No patient privacy whatsoever! I stopped in to pick up a collection kit and the girl comes to the door and announces: "Who is here to pick up a collection kit?," instead of asking for the check-in number. I couldn't even get in the door before she asked me what the lab was for?! When I reach the room, I told her what test and she proceeded to talk LOUD and the front door was STILL OPEN!! She brings back the items I needed and guess what? NO BAG available to put it in?! Hello?! It's called patient privacy and now I have to find a bag to bring it back. This is the GHETTO!! I will gladly go to another location. read more

There check in machine need to be checked on. Docent make sends when you input all the info with your schedule appointment and if you don't have your ID to scan, it asks you to skip to next then it will give you a # number that they will call. Well the # never gets called and you ask to get help and question it they don't help you. Give you a attitude and close the door on you??? It was one of the workers a more mature woman. But I'm glad I talk to another profesional that actually did help explain more and got my son in to do his lab work. But quest needs better techs that actually want to help people and understand better. read more

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It has been while, but I am posting this now. In 2020, I took my 17 year old daughter for a blood draw. The phlebotomist seemed very short with my daughter and frazzled. For this reason, I decided to wait outside. When my daughter walked outside, she was very pale and swaying. She fainted right in the parking lot by the doorway. She banged her head on the asphalt in the parking lot. The phlebotomist made no effort to see how my daughter was feeling, she was just processing people as fast as she could. She could have guided my daughter to a chair in the waiting area and notified me to help my daughter. Instead, she just sent her away. I sent an email to Quest to complain about this incident and got no response. Ultimate, the message that I got from Quest is that they just don't care. read more

Don't waste your time with registering online. I registered online, including entering all my Vital Information, insurance number Etc. When I arrived there, they didn't have the information. Also they didn't have me registered for an appointment even though I had the barcode for the appointment.. Then they said that they did not have the order from the doctor. They said I would have to to leave, get another order from the doctor, and make another appointment.. I insisted they look for the order from my doctor. Guess what, they found it. It was in another drawer. An unnecessary series of Fiasco's to waste a good part of someone's day. read more

Today was another visit to this Quest location. This location and the other I go to has an automated check-in kiosk in the lobby. I went online to schedule my appointment. Most morning appointments were taken in the few days to the week I wanted to stop in. I found an early appointment a week away and scheduled myself. Easy online process - it gives an option to complete the check-in process and I recommend completing it. It saved time. Didn't have to check in the lobby kiosk, or do anything but read my text and click check-in "Im here" and it was complete. Sat in the lobby, a few patients were ahead of me. A few leaving. I was called in a few minutes later. My phlebotomist was Larissa. Quick, efficient, skilled, friendly and explained everything she was doing. She had several vials to fill but did it quickly and efficiently. The dreaded pee cup came out and she explained the instructions on what had to be done to get a good sample. Simple instructions to submit the sample. This was a great experience and although any lab visit is a risk with different variables, most of the visits are done well. If I don't understand what they are telling me, I ask them to repeat. Quest Diagnostics is a great lab service and their locations and online site meets my needs. read more

1st they need to speak English. I feel like I'm at a nail salon.the lack of communication is awful especially when you have health related questions they don't know how to answer them with the lack of English skills makes it even harder. You have an appointment at 11 and then they don't see you until 11-15 min later & knowone is there.when they ask you to be 15 minutes early. i've been coming once a year for the past three years and it gets worse and worse so either Quest doesn't care cause they're getting their money no matter what service they offer.It's mostly corporations using their services. are they just grabbing whoever they can at the cheapest price to work there? I feel like they all know each other & hook their friends up with a job, because they can all talk to each other but they can't talk to us.for example my blood draw took a while she couldn't find a vein.when I go to my doctors office to get my blood drawn it's pretty quick and painless.you do this every day and it seemed like it's their 1st day.DO BETTER! read more

Easy to book appointment and quick turn around on my test results. They were also very gentle getting a sample, thanks for making it painless! read more

Quest Diagnostics is horrible!!! Their online portal was horribly designed. No one ever answers any phone. The doctor's office claims they sent the lab test request multiple times. Showed up at the specific Quest testing site via an appointment made online and they say they don't have the test request! Can't call to confirm now that doctor's office claims to have resent the request both via fax and online portal. Still nothing in the MyQuest app, and no way to actually talk to a REAL PERSON!!! Quest Diagnostics sucks, use LabCore instead. Been using LabCore for years for mom and haven't had any problems. read more

So so SO sick of Quest Diagnostics and their horrrrrrible customer service. No one EVER answers the phone. In fact, it would seem there's no way to reach a human. Just an endless recorded loop. So in effort to find out if they can process a particular test, I walked in to ask. Why make an appt, stop taking Rx, fast, and go - wasting valuable days - if they can't process it? Never a receptionist anymore. Waited for someone to walk to the door. Finally, someone did. And she refused to answer the question. Didn't say, "I need to take care of the next patient, but I'll be back." Or "I'll send someone up to help you." She just walked away. Ten minutes later, no one else had emerged. I gave up. This isn't the only Quest that has horrible customer service and no way to contact a human. They all seem to be this way now. What has happened to customer service?!? read more

I am not sure why the reviews are so bad! I had great experience. If you have booked your appointment in advance everything is superfast. They even have mobile check in which is great. The nurses are great and didn't feel anything during blood draws. I would highly recommend this place for any lab work. read more

Hypocrites. It's okay for them to make you wait, but they can't wait for you. I was a few minutes late for my appointment and the Quest employee told me I need to be there 10 minutes early so I'm ready when my appointment comes up. Yet when my wife and I came and did just that, they make us wait 15 minutes past our appointment time. read more

There hours are limited, but they are really really kind. I have been there numerous times lately, they take stand by appointments within hour or so. They are easy to work with, and just really seem to have it together. Thank you! read more

Run from this place. Their billing department is a joke. They were contacted no less than 6 times about billing secondary insurance, which each time claim to have the information already and also did not understand why it hadn't been billed. Then had my Insurance on the phone with their billing dept and they still could not get it right. Sent to Collections with no notification, could never provide a detailed bill, I could go on and on. What a joke, go somewhere else read more

I made an appointment to get my blood drawn. "My" (pronounced Mia) was my medical lady who was friendly, sweet and very professional. She did a great job and I had very little discomfort. A great experience overall. read more

Had an appointment to get my labs drawn and was in and out in 10 minutes. Phlebotomist did well as I barely felt the needle stick, location clean. read more

Great little lab in Willow Glen, but limited hours and a little flaw. I made my appointment and registered online which was completely awesome! Parking was fine. With an appointment, I only waited about 15 minutes, with new patient registration completion as well. Other patients who did not make an appointment were taken after me and were still waiting as I was leaving. The phlebotomist was excellent which can be an issue sonetimes. I've been a human pin cushion before - many times. Blood draw was quick and easy; got the vein first time, with no discomfort. The results were ready and sent to my physician very quickly, maybe less than 24 hours. Amazing! The little flaw is they don't collect your copay or cost of labs at time of service, and they don't bill you after the insurance payment either. Well, you ask, then how do they get paid. Never had this before, but was told I needed to leave my credit card on file, and after the insurance pays - they will charge my credit card for the amount due. Now, I knew my copay amount but they refused to collect it. They gave me an estimate of charges that may be due after insurance billing, but I know that was inaccurate since I have a flat copay. Then, I say, will I be notified of when and how much will be charged. Answer is "they don't know how long it will take the insurance to pay the claim" and no - "no notice will be given" before the charge. I understand 100% why they do it, but it lacks the professionalism I would expect by such a large company. So, in summary, definitely make an appointment and register online. Be careful if you don't have a high limit credit card or using a debit card on a budget. Your lab charge could be run through at anytime and destroy your finances for the day, week, or month. read more

Came here for a urine test as required by my employer. I came in and signed in at the kiosk as a walk in and was able to check in. Waited for about 30 mins and the employees there today were busy with patients. Finally was able to ask the phlebotomist (i believe) when she finished up with her pt to see how much longer the wait would be and she told me they actually don't take walk ins, and directed me to the meridian ave location and said they do take walk ins. Well... thanks I wish they would tell us that they dont take walk ins instead of having me sit there waiting. If i hadn't had flagged someone down to ask, i might've been there waiting for who knows how long. Not professional. Drove to the Meridian location right after and was accommodated within a min and got out of there within 15 min. Excellent customer service over at Meridian! But dont go here if you don't have an appointment. They'll just send u away read more