Phlebotomist Amanda is the first phlebotomist, in my many years of getting drawn, that inserted a standard gauge needle without me feeling a thing. She is also extremely kind, we even got to chat a little about life. Notice how many of the negative reviews resort to pointing people out to by race and ethnicity, on completely unfounded complaints too. You get there, check in on your phone or kiosk, they call you in to verify your name DOB, and send you on your way. If during this short of an interaction you run into any social "problems" that says something about YOU. Now if your complaint is about Quest Diagnostics as a corporation completely getting rid of the human check-in process then yes, I wholeheartedly agree with you. They have essentially betrayed their core demographic (the aging population) for profit. This is your loved ones, the disabled, the grandparents, the parents stranded with no one to help or speak to. How evil is it that they even have the 'blind or vision impaired' announcement on the TV (which only plays every few minutes by the way) that tells BLIND patients to navigate to the kiosk and swipe with 3 fingers on the tablet. Are the suits mentally all there?! Surely this violates the ADA and the DOJ should crack down on this no? read more

Very good experience. Quick and easy check in by text. It took about 10 minutes from start to finish. The lab technician Amanda, who did the draw was super nice, friendly and competent. I would recommend if you need labs. Make sure to make an appointment through their website or app. read more

I needed bloodwork after a Dr appt and was able to book and online appointment right away. The women who took my blood took great care of me, was very kind, and officiant. It didn't hurt at all. read more

Checked in, waited over an hour. Eventually left. Just here to pick up a test kit that was ordered by my doctor . Can't talk to anyone just computer. Phlebotomist just opens door & yells people's names. Zero service! Will ask to switch test to Labcorp read more

I received good service when I had my blood drawn. I responded to an email asking me to respond to a survey of my visit there. And guess what? I left a detailed comment in the space provided saying how dirty (FILTHY) and poorly maintained the patient care area was. When I finished the survey a message came on the screen "Survey not found". read more

I've been going to Quest on Westminster Ave. in Seal Beach for years, with the same diagnostic code for blood work. I've never been charged a copay and I've never been asked for a credit card. Today I was. The phlebotomist said it would be a $15 hold on my credit card in case the insurance company charged me a copay. She couldn't tell me what it was for. I don't have a copay on lab services. I later received an email telling me I had a $59 hold on my account, nearly four times what I was told. Now I'm upset. I called corporate and the first level CSR couldn't help me. I asked for her supervisor. She said her system doesn't show anything and wouldn't for 7-10 days. I explained the situation again...I was potentially charged nearly four times as much as I was quoted. I don't have a lab test copay. I've never been asked for a credit card before, nor have I ever potentially been charged. This seems like a scam to me. Not going back to Quest. Now read my review about the filthy office including mold in the water fountain. I noticed a ton of dust on the partition. I needed to give a urine sample so I went to the water fountain. They don't supply cups so I put my face down and saw mold in the drain. I guess paper cups are too expensive. The bathroom is filthy. There are marks everywhere from the urine cups which have been there for days, weeks or months. My appointment was early morning so they weren't from today. See the top of the toilet seat liner dispenser. The surfaces are filthy...see the door. All of the floors are filthy with dirt and debris in every corner. Find another lab , or at least a better location. Very poor cleanliness practices for a medical facility. read more

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Came into this Quest cause it was the closest to me. I haven't had my blood drawn in over 10 years so didn't really have many expectations. I had an appointment scheduled and the wait was less than 10 minutes. I had Brenda as my technician that drew my blood. Brenda was so kind and gentle, very easy to have conversation with which was helpful to distract me from the 19 tubes of blood they were pulling!! She accessed my vein in one try and was extremely skilled. This review is mainly for her kindness and professionalism!! But overall I had a great experience here today, and hope I can have Brenda again in the future! read more

Was first in line. No appointments ahead of us. Somehow their system instead of taking us as a walk in put us as an appointment and had to wait for an hour. As all the other people who were behind us got their appointment. No actual person to talk to. Don't go here. read more

Very difficult to get an appointment. The kiosk system is inhuman and detached. You can not ask questions. Super strict on arrival time, but lengthy waits even for just a drop off with an appointment. Very inconvenient. Had to make three trips to get a sample submitted because appointments were not plentiful before and after work. It was very, very difficult. read more

Worst quest experience I've had. Regularly get tested at locations. Long waits. 0 customer service read more

Terrible place. Do not care whatsoever and go as slow as can be. Waited over 2 hours for my appointment. No update no nothing

The top tier of Quest has instituted a rigid, unfriendly policy. If you are more than 10 mins. late for your appointment, NO! You are blocked from checking in. NO! reschedule. Traffic happens, weather happens, life has roadblocks . C'mon Quest "upper tier", be savvy. This attitude reminds me of a Third World Communist country. read more

I will avoid all Quest locations from here on out. There are no people to talk to; once you get in they are not helpful. All the employees must be miserable there and I can't say I blame them. It's a terrible place. read more

There's no more receptionist desk. Check in in automated. There's a iPad with things to enter. It went smooth for a first time user (me) at this location . Another quick blood work done ! Thank you Micah ! Until next time. read more

Quest Diagnostics - One more gen - Laboratory Testing Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Super clean and great staff. If people would just Make appointments you never have to wait that long is so fast you go check in on the kiosk and they call you back. Making appointments is easy on the app and website. Make appointments so you don't have to wait. Also if you get lucky to Have Amanda she's is just amazing fast and gentle makes you feel at ease. Janice C. read more

I went for blood work 12/27/24 the tech work there I don't know his name bold male tech he is very rude not professional treated Me so bad he doesn't do my lab claims the doctor name not showing , he kick out of the room , I work in a hospital i never saw anyone treated like this this guy should not work in this place . read more

No receptionist. Unfriendly and unhelpful employees. I usually go to quest because thei read more

Forever going to this location for AMANDA!! She is so personable and really makes this not so fun experience enjoyable. 10/10 will always recommend this location for this knowledgeable phlebotomists and when you make an appt you are in and out in less than 15! Thanks Amanda!! read more

I was there on 4/24 for blood work. Now they can't find it and no one answers the phone, only get a recording!!!!!!!

This was by far the best experience I have ever had getting my blood drawn. Quest has an app where you can easily pick you appointment fill out insurance info, etc. if you want to wait and walk in you can do that as well. There is no more front desk. You walk in follow the prompts on the kiosk and you are seen within 10 mins. I was in and out in a total of 15 min. This includes me trying to give urine. (I forgot to drink water beforehand). lol. Nice job to the technician and Quest. read more

Fast, efficient and relatively painless. These folks are nice and professional and never bruise me.

trying to call them to get their NPI code and the phone menu is unhelpful and keeps terminating my call because I keep making the "wrong" choice read more

The automated check in process never seems to work. There is no person at the front to talk to. You have to wait for somebody to happen to come into the waiting room or knock on the door. But they don't answer. They still use a fax machine which never seems to work. Lame! Been here for hours with no end in site. read more

You may not have a choice in diagnostic companies but you do have a choice in locations. After checking in at 2:42 and waiting 15 minutes, an angry woman emerged from the back and began yelling at me that they don't accept walk ins after 2:40. This was not posted anywhere and the location closes at 3 pm. They were empty, mind you, and clearly waited to the last minute to let me know this. Much, much better service and happier employees in Los Alamitos and Huntington Beach. read more

I wish I could leave zero stars. I was happy until about 8 months ago. The phlebotomist tied tourniquet too tight and bruised me up pretty bad. She didn't seem to know how to draw blood. She was very rude to me. I called the corporate office. They promised me a call back and never called. I went to the lab one other time and it was fine. This last time on July 22, 2022, I went in for a blood draw. The person was rude. She tied the tourniquet too tight. She didn't seem to know how to do a blood draw. I called corporate office again. They took my complaint, gave me a number. They didn't call back when they promised. I called again. I was again promised a call back, they didn't call. I am done. I will go to another lab. I recommend staying away from Quest lab in Longomont. My arm still hurts. The vein is swollen. Today is 07/23/2022. read more

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If you follow reservations and show up on time - it's a beautiful thing! Each phlebotomist I've had has been excellent, even though my veins are deep and rolly. read more

Amanda the African American lady is by far the lowest IQ lady I've ever met at a work environment. I have on video of her yelling at me, I have a video of her also denying everything. On the same video it shows her yapping unprofessionally in the back. Any manger or owner would have her removed on how she talks and doesn't respect people. It upsets me how these ladies operate all frazzled. Imagine coming in at 2:21 on record, having Amanda come out and conforming you are there, and yet I'm still getting skipped by walk ins I see coming in. A Mexican lady with short blonde hair comes out and says we will see you all even after closing which is 3pm. So now I'm waiting till 2:57 with all these people skipping me .. the Mexican short hair blonde lady comes out and tells me rudely I can't be seen it's 3pm. I was in shock to see them arguing in the back because they missed me. None of them wanted to work on me even tho I was there since 2:21. Destiny came out and told me she would do it since she is the only one that cared. If I was manager I'd have Amanda removed. Write up the Mexican blonde for dismissing me without checking my check in time. And have destiny a promotion since she cares like a manager. read more

This lab has become a joke. I was here yesterday afternoon just for a drop off & they said they weren't taking anymore drop offs. They said to come back in the morning as a standby & to check in at the kiosk. The girl said that if I told one of the staff members that it was a standby and only for a drop off, that it would be quicker and I wouldn't have to wait in line very long, that they would squeeze me in right away. I got there before they opened so that I was the first one in line. I checked in and when I told the girl that it was a standby just for drop off, she said it made no difference that drop offs are still supposed to make appointments and that I would have to wait my turn and they would call me in as a regular walk in. The girl said the staff from the afternoon before should've told me that. If you have a drop off only, you shouldn't have to wait in a long line of people just to drop off. I go to Kaiser for my own personal stuff, and they're a lot quicker and you don't have to wait just to drop something off once you check in. read more

Making an appointment online was so simple. The check in process only involves clicking a link they texted me. Within a few minutes, we were called. Alan was excellent with my 2 week old daughter for her blood draw from her foot. Will definitely return to this location, hope to get Alan again! read more

I had my appointment on Friday at 4pm, by 4:10pm I was going through the process of giving my blood and urine samples. I was assisted by Avis the phlebotomist, who was friendly and good with drawing blood, which I hate, so big love to Avis for making it quick and easy. The location is easy to find and affords plenty of parking. I suggest you make an appointment and preload your insurance detail, that way you walk in, hand them your pre-printed slip and then immediately have a seat while you wait. PRO TIP: Based on the new norm (COVID19) there are no magazines, or interesting television shows to watch. So bring some reading material, or be prepared to do something on your phone. read more

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I was scared to go to the doctor during COVID-19 but my doctor did the whole "If you want a new prescription for your daily medication you have to have your annual physical". After complaining he agreed to a telemed appointment which worked out great but I still had to get a blood test. I have to say, being scared coming here was pointless. I was truly impressed by their setup here and it's honestly one of the safest places I've seen during the pandemic. Inside they had chairs spaced out against the perimeter of the wall with way more than 6 feet in between. The middle of the room was left open. They only allow people in when chairs are vacant. Rest wait outside spaced 6 feet apart. Patients and employees were following the rules and everybody was in a pleasant mood. Between people using the KIOSK to check-in a staff member would sanitize the kiosk screen and the area around it. Several bottles of hand sanitizers available and even gloves. As a walk-in patient it did take a lot longer than normal since I think they were only working on one patient at a time. After an hour of waiting I was asked to provide my info and my lab order was not in their computer. Feeling defeated the lady at the front desk called my doctor and got the lab order right then and there which made me very happy since I didn't have to wait any longer. The phlebotomist was painless and I had zero bruising. For a blood lab experience this was a great one. To save time you can make an appointment online. I only went without one because I knew I'd dwell and procrastinate unless I just went in and got it over with. read more

Just left the lab and my experience was terrific. Lorna checked me in and did my blood test and she was awesome! Very nice, friendly and an excellent phlebotomist. No wait and excellent service. read more

I come to this lab frequently and almost every single time Amanda has been my phlebotomist. She is so amazing, kind, and sympathetic! She goes above and beyond to make my appointments easy and comfortable. Thank you Amanda!! read more

STAY AWAY FROM MICAH! Walked out of this location after a horrible experience with Micah. Worst bedside manner and customer service. I am so fearful of the trauma and pain he would have caused me had I not told him not to touch me and walked out trembling. In my 20 years of blood tests and being in and and out of hospitals/weekly labs I can say I have never had a worse experience. He needs removed from the floor and should not be able to interact with patients, let alone draw blood. I will say after he reluctantly provided me with his supervisors name and contact info, she took complete control of the situation and got my labs done for me at the Hoag location on Beach Blvd. I do appreciate her immediate and helpful response. DO NOT LET MICAH DRAW YOUR BLOOD! read more

impossible to get a hold of them, impossible to schedule appt. then to draw blood, they wiggle the needle around when in??? why??? no purpose...just pain. read more

Terrible service - make an appointment for a five year old using the automated phone system. Show up and the check in iPad can't find the appointment. Wait 45 minutes to be seen as a walk-in. Get turned away 15 minutes before they close because with two people in the lobby. Carry sleeping 5 year old to the car. And call the pediatrician to switch to LabCorp. read more

I have been to many, many labs in my lifetime. Most are stuffy, loud, have long wait times and the patients are so glad to leave. The phlebotomist in the first office made my visit quite pleasant. She is the sweetest, most accommodating person who truly likes her clientele. I forgot my lab paperwork and ended up being late, due to needing to go back home. I've been sick and hospitalized and she knew I wasn't feeling well. She helped get the lab work done, even though the doctor made a few errors. I almost didn't want to leave- she was warm and comforting and extremely kind. She made my day! I'm not going anywhere else from this point on!! read more

Today visited the Quest diagnostics on Westminster and Seal Beach Blvd. I was attended by the person that people are giving negative reviews to at this location. Visiting A facility like this is never a fun. Let the atmosphere in the lobby dictate what to expect. Prepare yourself to get through it as fast as possible and get out of the door. True, there was no conversation. However, the gentleman was very efficient. I was in and out with no fuss no muss. No problem! read more

Let me start by saying the staff here is always awesome. Really kind, thorough, and professional. I give them five stars. The waiting room is tidy, so no problems there. My complaint is that there is water damage and mold visible. This isnt safe anywhere, But it's especially concerning in a medical environment Where I am having blood drawn to treat me for illness. Update: I returned for blood work today and evidently the solution to the mold problem was to put in Glade plug-ins or some other air freshener and make the place smell like a chemical piña colada. A medical lab should be clean and healthy and be accessible to patients with disabilities and medical conditions such as asthma, COPD, and chemical sensitivities. As a result of the lack of accessibility and the unhealthy environment, I have written to quests patient advocacy and I am reporting the lab to the AMA and ADA. read more

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Do not go if you don't have an appointment. They do not accommodate walk-ins. I arrived at 11:10am on a Saturday because they're the only quest in my area that is open Sat and I needed to fast (have to be to work early weekdays). When I checked in there was only one other person in standby and it said I could wait 30 to 60 mins. At 11:20am one of the phlebotomists announced that anyone without an appointment waiting after 11:30 would not be serviced. When she repeated herself, she said 12:30, although I knew she misspoke. At about 11:25 she made the same announcement, saying first that they wouldn't service walk ins after 11:30 and then that if you're not done by 11:50 they won't get you in because they close at 12. By 11:35, it was clearing out and they only had one appointment person getting blood drawn. I decided to wait til 1150 in hopes that their last appointment wouldn't show up. At 1145, they called the second name for a no show appointment. The same chick that announced 3 DIFFERENT TIMES for how long they would service walk ins asked if I had an appointment because they "still had a of appointments to get through". I said no but I was waiting to see if the no show came. She rudely replied that they had to wait until 12 to see if their 1145 showed up. They Had at least 4 staff and one patient at the time. I was the only One in the waiting room. It's not like if this no show came in at 1155 they couldn't take his blood while drawing mine. I told her she said 11:50 and she argued that she already told me 3X they would only service walk ins til 1130 (in reality she said a different time every time). Super frustrating to wait 40 mins for nothing and then be treated like I was the one not listening when she changed the cut off time every time she spoke. Go to a different location! read more