Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

I had the same younger female in glasses that another reviewer was talking about. All I can say is RUN THE OTHER WAY. She clearly stabbed me with the needle before even looking for a vein. Then she jabs the needle in and out and wiggles it around because she can’t find any vein.
Now the gross part– when she couldn’t complete the draw on my right arm, she took the needle out, and went to get a piece of gauze and tape. Some of her hair fell onto my arm AND SHE BANDAGED HER HAIR TO MY ARM. Super gross.
Anyway, then she proceeded to jab away at my other arm. Surprisingly she actually did eventually complete the draw, but I was in tears by the end of it.
Just for some perspective– I’ve had very friendly and competent phlebotomists, even at this location. Some have taken 12 vials of blood, poking me once and leaving no bruise and definitely no tears. Both of my arms are severely bruised today. I would ask for a different phlebotomist, or better yet, go to LabCorp next door.

The nice gentleman who took my blood and did my paperwork was quick and efficient. The whole process was relatively painless, considering I was poked by a needle. He knew what he was doing and did it well.

Worst lab experience ever! I went in today for the new method for TB screening which entails a blood draw. I was checked in and seen by the same female (no name tags). Even though I shared my uneasiness with needless, this was by far the worst lab visit ever. She asked which arm without checking out my veins. Started on my right and asked if I wanted to switch arms (of course not! That means doing it again). Then the vacuum didn’t work properly so she had to do it again anyway. When she poked the left arm it was a stern jab that caused me to Unilocal and proceed to cry throughout the two viles (I’m needle shy but have never been brought to tears before). During this arm she asked if I wanted her to take it out (again no! That means doing it again). Even though it felt like it might be poking something else in my arm I just wanted it to be over. Over an hour later my arm still hurt and I have a bruise. If this is your job, you really should be much better at doing it. I won’t return here if I can help it, but should I have to that woman will NEVER touch me again!

Four stars for being pricked with a needle and having blood drawn from your arm?! Arriving at a suitable rating was a tough decision. And, I suppose only vampires would find a phlebotomy center and laboratory to possibly be five-​star worthy! But, fair is fair. And, therefore, I believe business establishments deserve to be rated based on what services they provide, and how well they provide them, compared with providers of similar services, whatever those services may be. In other words, apples should be compared with apples – not with oranges or gourmet restaurants. And, on the basis of what their employees do, this Quest Diagnostics outpost is a fine outfit. I have endured blood draws at other facilities that were far less pleasant, including an inability to find a serviceable vein, multiple botched needle insertions, bruising, fainting, and resultant temporary nerve damage
Here the desk attendants upon sign in were friendly, and service was quick and efficient. I was sent to the back to have blood drawn within five minutes after I arrived. There was one needle poke accompanied by just a glimmer of initial pain, and a little probing under the skin to get the blood to flow, but it was all over in a few minutes. Then, with the injection spot covered by a fluffy cotton ball that was firmly secured by tape, I was back on my way to partake in far more pleasant activities, like eating out and most anything else other than having one’s blood drawn.