Here is a positive review about something affiliated with UCLA. The laboratory…read more The UCLA laboratory is located on the bottom level of the 200 building in Westwood. You come in and you sign up and then there is a screen just like the screen at the DMV, although the wait isn't that long usually. I have been here multiple times for myself and my mother and I have to say everybody is always usually very pleasant. It's run very efficiently and the waiting room is comfortable with plenty of seating. Finally, UCLA did something right. I wish other UCLA departments were as easy and is efficient.

Los Angeles, Ca. Overall, I give high marks to this lab…read morebecause of the professionalism of the people who are drawing the blood samples (Phlebotomists). There can be hiccups though and if you are new here, be aware: If you don't have prominent veins, decline to have a new trainee draw your blood unless you're able to tolerate more than one poke. Try to get here as early as possible, like between 6:00 am - 7:00 am. This will enable you to park easily, especially if you use the Gayley St. entrance. If you happen to use the Westwood entrance, try to locate the 200 building parking area. Bring your cell phone. Check in at the kiosk keypad near the entrance to suite 145. You will be called twice, first to register at one of the three front windows, then at one of the blood draw stations that are through the door into the back room lab area. If you are not able to come early, your wait time after checking in may be up to 45 minutes. Parking becomes more difficult, just head to the lowest level and there are usually spots at the remote back end. When leaving the parking area try to chose an exit lane without a vehicle as many people have difficulty using their credit card in the machine for some reason or another. This can make for a lengthy delay in getting out of there.

Defenently the best team ever. Go out of their way to accommodate​…read more Also, ​It's​ not easy to draw blood or IV me. My veins roll and are very deceiving​. No problem at this lab.

OK, folks, let me tell you how a little lab work went down…read more Got a note from my GP (Alice Agzarian) and walked down the hall to the lab. Got a cup for my urine and instructions to... proceed to the hall bathroom. Off the elevator lobby. (!!!) Right. So, not one to be squeamish, I ventured down the hall, through the elevator lobby, to the bathroom and did my proverbial business. And then walked back, through the PUBLIC AREAS, trying to hide my cup full of urine while minimizing my contact with the vessel. Now, this was my first time doing the whole "in a cup" thing in Los Angeles, but it has always been my experience that there is say, a bathroom in the doctor's office. Furthermore, can you imagine working in a building where people are just parading around holding their own urine?! I can only imagine the office commentary: "I saw a man clutching the most bizarre-colored urine today!" And do they make you do the same with a stool sample?!? Thank god my doctor didn't demand that test. Now, I will say that the woman who took my blood did a great job. I've got veins that can be a bit tricky, and she had no trouble getting it in (heh). Still, I have a new policy of not giving 5 stars to establishments that make me carry my own urine through public spaces.

Los Angeles, Ca. The phlebotomists here are always skilled…read moreand professional. They are quick and often there is no pain what so ever. I have passed lately on allowing a trainee draw my blood because it usually means an additional poke or two. Your choice on that, I do like to support the people learning but I've now done it enough times. It can be very busy here with waits up to 45 minutes. Here is what to do to get in and out quickly: Enter the parking garage from Gayley Ave. Park on the same level you entered on, then you will be right at the entrance to the lab. Do this between 6:00 am and 7:30 am. There will be very little wait time for check in and blood draw. You must check in using the pads at the entrance, don't forget your glasses if you need them. When leaving, you can pay for parking at the machine instead of the gate, it is a little bit faster that way.

for the office on Wilshire. I have used this location for…read moreblood draws many times over the past two years. I usually do not make an appointment, but have always been seen within much less than 30mins. Check-in is quick, staff is friendly and competent. The blood draw is painless and quick. The facility is quick, efficient and clean. I honestly don't understand the negative reviews, unless they are not for the Wilshire location.

This review is for the Labcorp office on Wilshire in Westwood:…read moreGreat. I had blood drawn for standard labwork. Friendly staff. Easy, painless and quick. Including check in, the entire process took less than 15 min.

Quick and easy. Appointments were available online, day of. Parking is right in front and you can…read morebe in and out in a jiffy. Staff was helpful and friendly and was reassuring throughout the process. She provided me extra copies of documents knowing that some agencies wanted me to send in a copy as well so she was on top of it. Seems to have various locations around CA so looks like it is easy to find a spot and just find a time that works for you.

Booked a 9:20 appointment, received a confirmation text the day before, and yet when I arrived the…read moreoffice was locked. When I called I learned they weren't opening until 11am but had not bothered to text me to let me know. Incredibly disappointing lack of service, I would not recommend this place to anybody.

Highly unacceptable. Communication is .01. I scheduled an appt and confirmed and then found out it…read morewas never on the schedule the first time. They rescheduled to this morning at 7 am, confirmed by text and 45 minutes until the day of the appt there was a no show. I hunted down the assigned phlebotomist and was told there was a "misunderstanding." She wouldn't be there until 11:30. And she never got the orders until this morning. Save yourself the aggravation and go somewhere else. Seriously.

Yes always a good experience when I went to give plasma! Unlike the one I went to on Miramar was…read morehorrible.

I needed my carotid arteries scanned and recommendation from the vascular surgeon, Dr Farley. The…read morequality of the scan was very high, as is most equipment at ucla. I have all my medical needs covered at UCLA. They also have clinics in Ventura county, which is convenient. I don't need surgery at this time but do need a higher dose of the atorvastatin I take.

It is astonishing to me how little dignity is afforded to patients throughout this emergency…read moredepartment. Patients on gurneys are lined up in hallways, alcoves, and makeshift areas that do not appear to be appropriate medical spaces. Private medical conversations and health conditions are exposed in full view of strangers, leaving patients with virtually no privacy at some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. If I did not know better, I would have thought I was in a severely under-resourced facility, not one of the nation's premier medical centers. What was most disturbing was the treatment of my 91 1/2-year-old mother. Just four days after major surgery for endometrial cancer, she was instructed to wait in a cold parking lot tent under harsh, glaring lights. When I expressed concern about the appropriateness of this request given her age, recent surgery, and medical condition, the security guard who insisted upon it was unable to clearly explain the rationale and instead continued to escalate an already stressful situation. Rather than showing compassion, he appeared dismissive and confrontational. I refused the request because it was unreasonable and, in my view, unsafe. No patient should be treated this way, and certainly not an elderly patient recovering from major surgery while facing a cancer diagnosis and a rapidly evolving medical crisis. Comfort, dignity, privacy, and individualized consideration should be fundamental principles of patient care from the moment a patient enters the emergency department. UCLA is rightly recognized for its medical expertise. However, the conditions and treatment we experienced in the emergency department fell far below the standard of humanity, respect, and dignity that patients deserve. UCLA should be deeply concerned that this is the experience being delivered under its name.

I want to give Maria Flores a shout out (I know that's not your full name, forgive me). She was…read moreonly one of two people working on a very busy Friday where several people needed testing. I appreciated her communication to us as we waited, as I know she was in a very tough spot having to do testing and work reception simultaneously with impatient guests waiting. You're a superstar Maria and on behalf of other frustrated and disgruntled people who may project anger onto you due to negligence somewhere else....you deserve a raise! :) Thank you for the great service with the deck of cards you had that day.

Had my blood drawn by "Rosina" this morning and 5* review! Never had an easier blood draw everread more

If you don't want to waste time, use Labcorp instead…read more I picked up a sample kit and when I made the appt it didn't prompt that I'd need an appointment for dropoff too. They will NOT take your sample unless you just wait, even with an empty waiting room. 45 minutes that I didn't have. With an empty waiting room! Labcorp label all your samples at pickup, so dropoff is easy and quick. Note - The staff member there seemed very nice. It's just a stupid process. I hope it helps their workflow, because it's awful for customers. Update: I had to make an appt at another location 2 days later. In and out in 3 minutes. 3 MINUTES! Quest made me wait 2 more days and take a 60 min round trip to save themselves 3 minutes...

This place is very understaffed. They only had one room available and long wait times. If you do…read morego, MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. The lady that took my blood was very kind and even gave me water and helped me get my bar from my bag when I got lighthearted. She was very sweet but I could tell very stressed with the load of work.

I hate coming here but they are GREAT!!!!!! The staff is…read morealways friendly, knowledgeable, respectful and very understanding. The CT staff and nurses are wonderful as well. Yes, I hate coming here but I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. I appreciate the calming music and video (not a movie or documentary) playing in the waiting room. Keep up the great work!!

WARNING! UCLA operates predatory billing. Went in for a routine mammogram and images and Dr…read more Fardanesh coded my visit as "diagnostic" and now I'm being billed over $1000. I have been fighting with UCLA since January over these charges and they are refusing to re-code. Cannot recommend this place and Dr. Fardanesh. Not to mention I received a "hospital" bill for $799!!! FOR IMAGING! A hospital bill. Ridiculous. Do not use UCLA or this doctor. It's a SCAM.