My experience was great. I had ordered a test online, self-pay thru Ulta Labs. Then I went online and made an appt at this location for the blood draw. I was in and out in about 5 minutes. Check-in was easy with the QR code I got when making my appt and placing my drivers license on the check-in scanner. I only interacted with 1 employee and she was friendly and competent. One slight negative was that I had to drive around the entire parking lot to find the one available space. But by the time I parked and started walking to the entrance, suddenly there were 5 or 10 empty parking spots. So if the lot is full, just wait a minute. Another slight negative is that when I used the elevator and it stopped on the third floor, there was nothing telling me I was on the third floor. The "3" light inside the elevator didn't light up and there wasn't a "3" painted on the elevator doorway like there usually is, or even a sign in the hall prominently saying "3rd floor." Likewise, when I was leaving and pushed the button to call the elevator, that button didn't light up either. I saw all the bad reviews and was apprehensive about what my experience would be. I was very pleasantly surprised and would not hesitate to use this location again in the future. read more

This was my third attempt to get blood work done. An urgent care was unable to stick me for a blood draw and sent me here for the easiest and most painless blood draw of my life! I usually pass out, but I felt fine the entire time and walked out immediately after! Both employees were incredibly helpful, with the blood work and insurance. read more

Absolutely horrendous service! They take appointments and walk ins. I didn't know I could make an appointment so I walked in. I will warn you that walk ins are second class citizens here! I waited over an hour for my appointment while everyone with appointments (including one gentleman who arrived 20 minutes early for his scheduled appointment) were seen before me. And I will add it wasn't terribly busy, there were 3 technicians on staff and never more than 2 people in the waiting room. The technician that finally saw me was rude and acted like I was inconveniencing her. Never again will I come to this lab!!! read more

**The Case Against Quest Diagnostics: A Call for Accountability** In today's society, healthcare should be a sanctuary of support and professionalism, especially for vulnerable populations. Unfortunately, my recent experience at Quest Diagnostics in Waltham raises serious concerns about their standards and practices. The treatment I witnessed and the lack of accountability displayed by the staff not only warrant a one-star review but demand a broader conversation about the implications of such neglect in healthcare settings. Firstly, the unsanitary conditions of the facility were alarming. When a healthcare provider operates in an environment that feels dirty and neglected, it sends a message that they do not prioritize the well-being of their patients. Patients already face enough stress related to their health; adding an unclean environment compounds that anxiety. The fact that negative reviews about cleanliness date back four years indicates a persistent problem that management has failed to address. Moreover, the behavior of the staff I encountered was nothing short of appalling. The blatant disrespect towards my son, who has cerebral palsy and cannot communicate or move independently, exemplifies a larger issue within the organization. Discrimination against individuals with disabilities is not just a matter of poor customer service; it reflects a systemic failure to educate staff about empathy and the needs of all patients. The refusal of the staff to accommodate my son's unique medical needs--specifically regarding the blood and urine tests--was both dehumanizing and unacceptable. The culmination of my experience was the unprofessional handling of my son's blood draw. The technician's repeated attempts to draw blood resulted in bruising and swelling, which not only caused physical pain but also emotional distress for both my son and me. It is unacceptable for healthcare professionals to lack the skills necessary to perform their jobs effectively, as evidenced by the ER doctor's critique of their technique. This raises questions about the hiring practices at Quest Diagnostics and whether they adequately screen for competency and compassion in their employees. Furthermore, the outright refusal to process my son's blood work without a urine sample, despite having paid for the tests, is a clear example of poor customer service that borders on discrimination. The staff's belligerent attitude and lack of willingness to find a solution only exacerbated an already stressful situation. When I reached out to customer service, I was assured that my concerns would be addressed, yet I am still waiting for a refund, indicating a lack of accountability within the organization. In conclusion, my experience at Quest Diagnostics highlights serious issues that extend beyond a single visit. The unsanitary conditions, unprofessional staff behavior, and lack of respect for patients with disabilities reveal systemic problems that need urgent attention. It is imperative that healthcare providers prioritize not only the physical health of their patients but also their dignity and emotional well-being. As patients, we deserve more than just a transaction; we deserve compassionate care and professionalism. It is time for Quest Diagnostics to take responsibility and enact meaningful changes to ensure that no one else has to endure what my son and I experienced. When I spoke to the ER doctor he had written "The treatment of the mother and her son during the blood draw reveals a shocking lack of empathy and understanding for individuals with disabilities. The refusal of staff to accommodate the needs of a patient who cannot provide a urine sample is not just inconsiderate; it is discriminatory. When healthcare professionals prioritize their rigid protocols over the well-being of patients, they undermine the very foundation of medical ethics. The staff's behavior, characterized by arrogance and belligerence, is a disservice to the profession and to the vulnerable individuals they are meant to serve". I have contacted an attorney to press charges against Quest for discrimination among other things. They should have immediately called these two on the carpet and fired them. Now they will cause them more issues with a court case and the negative publicity that will follow. STAY AWAY FROM THE WALTHAM OFFICE 20 HOPE STREET WALTHAM, MA. Read the other reviews about them. read more

This person, unfortunately, I don't remember her name, but she is a person from India. She is rude, disrespectful and also racist. She has no manners when dealing with me. She treated me very badly and always tried to contradict me. I went the first time and the second time and she didn't give me my exams! I don't understand how people like her are working in those jobs. They need good people with good behavior. The treatment there is horrible. read more

Arrogant, RUDE staff! Uninterested in helping/serving patients. I stopped by to pick up a container (needed for a future test). I wasn't there for any procedure on that particular day. Two women sitting behind a computer ignored my presence/refused to hear why I am there. I waited half an hour.... and left without a container. I will not use QD for any service. read more

A sour and almost rude employee. The worst blood stick I have ever had. It hurt, I had a big lump and bruise, almost returned because I had never seen a lump like that for a blood draw. That was on Tuesday. It is Sunday night and I still have some of the lump and a 4-in bruise on my arm inside my forearm past my elbow. Will not return! read more

absolutely horrible experience both nurses I saw were incredibly rude and painful to deal with. Had way to much attitude and I will definitely not ever be going back, do not recommend every time. read more

I had an appointment for a blood draw. I always get super anxious because it's nearly impossible to find my veins and most of the time I end up with bruising everywhere but the phlebotomist, Natalia at the Waltham location was amazing! She knew exactly what to do and got it on the first try! And no bruising! Sign in was easy. Excellent experience. read more

If you want my advice, do yourself a favor and do not go here if you can help it. AWFUL experience here. Wish I had read the reviews before I went. The first rule of medicine is "First do no harm" and they definitely did not honor this oath. I was early and checked in immediately through their kiosk system in the waiting room. I had all my info and did everything properly. I was there for about 25 minutes and my name was never called. I waited patiently. Then the woman who took my scolded me and treated me rudely and roughly when she took my blood. Their appt system was not working and she took it out on me, her awful mood made me more nervous. She was rough in the physical process as well. She was in a bad mood and took it out on the patients. Hands down the worst experience I've ever had getting my blood drawn. I know offices are short staffed but that is not a reason to be utterly MEAN and rude to patients. How do people sleep at night being that unkind? I spoke to someone else there who had had bad experiences with that tech in the past. Quest, please read your reviews more and try to care. I hope there are some kind competent people who might like to work there and not people that violate the Hippocratic oath of First do no harm! Doesn't seem like the other locations are much better according to the reviews. I've been to another Quest in the past and it was fine. Do better! read more

Natalia is VERY RUDE, IGNORANT and clearly shouldn't be working with people, she just answered me with the worst attitude ever saying "I am not here to PET people". Nobody should be treated like this. read more

Extremely rude staff. People have appointments scheduled yet they will turn you away and lock the door before they are closed. Really immature employees running the blood testing and not making people feel welcome. read more

Absolutely zero care in the world at this location. They are not interested in helping you at all. Extremely rude and disrespectful. I've been multiple times and it's worse every time. Honestly the entire location needs new staff. It's sad read more

My 86 Yr old mother and I had appointments for a blood draw. Sign in was easy. We were taken on time and our blood was drawn by a skilled phlebotomist, Glory. Fast, easy and painless. Excellent experience. read more

I read reviews before I headed over to Quest in Waltham; this facility does not get good reviews. I made an appointment which very easy to do from my phone. When I arrived I was greeted and taken in on-time. There was a glitch with my Lab Order but Natalia, my technician, encouraged me to call my doctor's office and took care of the problem over the phone. I would not hesitate to use Quest in the future. read more

The worst patient service I've experienced in a long time. They should understand it is patients they are helping and be more considerate with the services they provide from welcoming you in to accepting lab work order requests read more

My visit was absolutely disgusting!!!I went to this branch to get a blood test on June 21 and I wish I would never ever visit that place. That woman who took my blood is absolutely UNPROFESSIONAL, RUDEST person I have ever met in the medical field. She is in her 50-60, blonde hair, glasses. She has no idea how to treat clients. I contacted the lab twice, asking the supervisor to contact me never got a call or mail back. DO You Care about your clients? Full ignore. I need a supervisor to contact me, this is so unprofessional. I am not going to let it go, that lady should not work with people. I am soooo disappointed at this experience and will tell everyone to not go there. And would not recommend to use Quest Diagnostic because this people just do not care about clients. Worst place!!!! read more

I made an appointment online and went to this location. I checked in on the link that was texted to me. The gentleman there was friendly and professional. My appointment was on time . I didn't wait at all. The place was clean and safe for Covid . read more

9 days and counting for Covid exams results. I know people in Western MA and North Carolina who have gotten their exams within three days after being tested this week. I know there's a pandemic, but how come some labs can keep it together, while this one is really putting a strain on everyone that's effected? This includes a housemate that can't come home yet. Let's go people! read more

Absolutely abysmal. No one there is interested in helping, they work at a snails pace, and are very rude. You better have all your ducks in a row because if anything out of the ordinary happens they will be confused, slow, and disinterested on helping you. read more

I have never been here. Glory has a upbeat personality and very fun to be around when you have to give blood. Makes the experience much easier. She is professional and right on time with everyone . Barbara is amazing as well . Great lab I would highly recommend this lab. Maria C read more

I went there on Monday, August 15. The blood draw left a huge bruise that kept growing over the next two days. I never had any bruising before. read more

Reginald provided excellent service. I didn't have an appointment, but that was no problem. Registration was a smooth process and my blood was drawn quickly with care. This is such a convenient location and the office was extremely clean. I would highly recommend this facility. read more

Apparently Quest does not allow walk-ins anymore but they still advertise it. I know there is a labor shortage, but the one woman who had to run the whole show was late to open up at 8 am. I saw her literally running in the parking lot. There were two of us waiting, but she had to go in and do some sort of set up and start the computers. This meant that we waited 20 minutes before she came back out to tell us that she would not take us without an appointment even though there were no other people there. I wouldn't be upset if this was clearly stated somewhere with signs or if she had told us in the beginning. So we waited 20 minutes for nothing and I was late for work because she was late and not ready at 8am. I can't imagine one person can do both the check in and the blood draws in a quality manner. It was not a good experience and I will never go back there if it is not going to be properly staffed. read more

REGINALD, from the moment I met him, acted like someone looking to take out their frustrations on someone. He started flying off the handle when he was unable to input my name and other info into their computer, and he lied to me and told me that my blood draw order was not in there. I had to call my NP, and after much conversation, he finally admitted that he was just typing my info into the computer wrong, over & over. Then he started yelling at me, falsely accusing me of giving him the wrong birthday, not the obvious, that he typed it in wrong, and he told me that I am banned from ever coming in as a walk in again, because "This is too much work." for him. Once in the room, he was touching all of the tubes and such, without washing his hands! I was so beaten down at that point, I meekly asked him to please wash his hands first. He flew into a rage and said, "Don't tell me how to do my job!"! Eventually, he turned on the faucet for less than 5 seconds, rinsed his hands (no soap) for less than 2 seconds, and then feigned using hand sanitizer, although none actually came out of the container. Eventually I got up the courage to meekly say, "You didn't really wash your hands.". He blew up at me again. The entire time, he kept gaslighting me, while he was being verbally abusive to me, talking down to me like I am a child, he was at the same time, threatening to turn me away, claiming that I was the problem, while I was just calmly, quietly sitting there! I had explained to him that I am elderly, handicapped, very fragile, and to please be gentle and not touch me anywhere that he did not have to. This goes without saying, but I said it to ensure that he understood the expectation. He then grabbed my wrist for no reason. I pulled my wrist away and said, "Don't touch my wrist.". With a look of rage in his eyes, he then grabbed and squeezed my wrist and grabbed my forearm with his other hand, and started squeezing hard, in an assaultive manner! I was in severe pain and I pulled my arm away from him as quickly as I could, and I asked him to get the other employee who works there. Patricia entered, and she was the polar opposite, very nice, polite, and professional. I briefly explained the situation to her and I asked her to please wash her hands first. She immediately and cheerfully agreed, and when she got to the sink, she exclaimed in a surprised and shocked voice, "There's no soap here." (at Reginald's station)! So Reginald is in there all day long drawing blood from several different people and not once washing his hands! After washing her hands in their restroom, Patricia finished the blood draw doing a good job and remaining acting like a normal person. Afterwards, I tried to complain to Quest about Reginald and on the website it said to call a phone number, I called, was on hold for half an hour before automatically being transferred to a voicemail to leave my info, where 3 days later, no one has returned my call. In other words, they make it impossible to make a complaint. I am seriously injured from Reginald's obviously unwarranted attack on me, and my wrist is swollen and very painful, waking me from sleep with the pain! I had emergency visits with both my PCP & NP for this, and it is clear that this injury is not going away! I have also reported Reginald to multiple agencies. Steer clear of anywhere like Quest where there is no boss to register complaints with. read more