Quest Diagnostics

I made an appointment in advance. I strongly advise everyone doing that as they honor people with appointments first. I think it would be helpful to have someone at the desk to just guide people on the computer. After a while I’m sure you won’t have to do that. That being said, Angel came out and helped me at the computer and I told him about the Unilocal reviews because the computer told me there was a 25 — 45 minute wait. I mentioned to him that I made an apt and showed him my printed out sheet (do this!). Literally five minutes later my name was called and there were about 7 other people in the waiting room. Maheesh (sp?) the phlebotomist did a very thorough job while Angel and I chatted away. Probably one of the best experiences I have had at Quest.
LATER NOTE: One thing I didn’t see at the time because I just had it done… I got a HUGE bruise on my arm where the blood was taken. I mean it was about 3″ x 2″. The Phlebotomist should be more careful. No one should bruise like that. It has never happened to me before.

I just stood in line 26 minutes just to get signed in! I mean if it takes this long to sign people in they should have 2 people working the front desk signing people in. This is the 2^nd time i’ve been here and both times it takes forever just to draw some blood. I don’t understand why it takes so long to get called to draw blood that takes less then 10 mins to do. I was a walk in but it looks as you can make an appointment maybe they will call you quicker, otherwise prepare to wait for a while.

I set up an appointment for 9am. I have been here for over 1+ hour with no end in sight. I have watched people standing in line for over 45+ minutes just to sign in. Really, this was the most sucky service. I will be making a complaint about thier service or lack of service! If this how thier service is going to be in the future, then I will find another location.

We normally go to the El Cerrito center, not knowing about San Pablo until just the other day. Our favorite Phlebotomist has transferred to the SP center and it was a happy discovery to find her there.
Aside from our giddy delight to have an excellent Pleb. taking care of our needs, the center is as with any Quest center, clean, air conditioned, spacious and quick. I wish I personally was able to use this lab, but insurance dictates otherwise. Luckily, important loved one has insurance that does allow this most excellent of care.
I would recommend Quest in general because of the level of professionalism and yet, if you go often enough the personal attention is superior.

I go to the Brookside Community Clinic on a regular basis and whenever blood work is necessary I’m referred to Quest Diagnostics. I for one hate getting my blood drawn because I always get the newbies. Fortunately, my last two visits have been great. The young Asian knows what she’s doing and never has to poke me more than once. Additionally, we had a lengthy conversation on Amazon and online shopping. You can’t go wrong with this Quest Diagnostics location.

Very effiiecient place if you get a first in the morning appt. with them. (Go to the Unilab Quest Web site to make an appt.) I had an 8:30 AM appt right when they opened. After some initial paper work, I was out of there in around 10 mins. Very painless needle in my arm for the blood work. The location isn’t the ‘best’ nor is the room décor (pint coming off walls, a ‘used’ feel to the room, nothing special) … but then again I wasn’t there for a ‘show room’ … overall a very good experience.