Quest Diagnostics
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1284 St James Ave, Springfield MA 01104 Hours
About Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics is a laboratory facility offering a range of services including routine lab tests, blood and urine testing, drug screens for DOT and non-DOT purposes, pediatric specialty tests, glucose tolerance tests, oral fluid drug screens, and Blueprint for Wellness programs. It now also offers COVID-19 antibody testing by appointment, with specific guidelines. Operating hours for various services are posted. Reviews highlight a significant contrast between the company's operational systems and the quality of its staff. The location is described as very clean, modern, and organized. The phlebotomists, specifically noted as two incredible and amazing women, receive consistent and exceptional praise. They are characterized as highly skilled, kind, understanding, gentle, competent, patient, helpful, welcoming, and exceptionally caring. Multiple reviewers express deep appreciation for their professionalism and personal touch, with one stating they are the only individuals able to successfully draw blood from them outside a hospital. However, the operational structure receives criticism. There is no front desk person, requiring patients to use a self check-in system on a computer or iPad, which involves photographing identification and insurance cards. This process is confirmed as standard protocol but can be frustrating, particularly for older patients who may need assistance from staff or other visitors. The system is described as causing staff to be overworked and rushing, as they must manage both medical procedures and administrative help. While one reviewer reported a very short wait time and efficient service, others report experiences of long waits, sometimes up to three hours, even with appointments, due to overbooking. Confusion exists regarding appointments, with some reviews stating they are taken and easily made online, while another states the location is walk-in only and appointments are not possible via phone. The waiting room is also noted as being very cold. In summary, the staff at this Quest Diagnostics location are regarded as phenomenal and are the primary reason for positive experiences, but operational and administrative systems are seen as needing improvement to better support both patients and the overworked employees.
Most Recent Reviews
February 2025
The get very busy, I will recommend to book an appt online prior to just showing up the facility.
February 2025
This place over books appointment slots. If you have an appointment be prepared to be there waiting for at least an hour after that appointment unless you're one of the first ones in the morning. With that said the ladies who work here are very nice. I don't do blood draws well and she was very kind and understanding.
November 2024
This place is walk-in only, it's not possible to book appointments with the quest diagnostics phone number. Quick service regardless, I just wish it was clearer that appointments were not possible.
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