Medical Labs in Lakewood, WA

“This is a Laboratory that is independent of Multi-care but they operate inside. Their window is the left-most check-in spot when you walk in. This is a walk-in lab and they do all kinds of testing. I come here to get my thyroid levels checked every few months. They're always quick and helpful, kind and personable at the front desk. They get you checked in and then you wait... they'll call your name and once you go back into the lab area they are quick about their business but do a good job. I get my blood drawn a LOT and it's always nice when you're phlebotomist actually knows what they're doing. If you come early (7:30-8), the wait can be longer because everyone who is waiting on fasting blood work tends to check in first thing. Other busy times are lunchtime, and around 4 right before they close. I've see the wait shortest in the late morning or early afternoon. Can't say I have a ton of choices because this is where my doctor sends my lab request but I'm glad it's here. :)”

“This was the best experience I’ve ever had getting testing. Gary literally dried my tears and gave me a hug when I had a panic attack trying to give blood. I had to come back later in the day to do more testing and another female Hispanic employee was so kind to me and let me work through my panic too. They were so kind. 1000% recommend.”

“Being active duty for 20 years I haven’t spent too much time outside of Military hospitals. This place was so efficient and the staff was extremely friendly! Thanks for all of your help!”

“Was a walk in. Waited for 3 minutes. I went in and right out no problem. They withdrew blood super quick, no need to fish for a vain. The lady knew what she was doing definitely recommend it.”

“We moved back to Washington and have had a heck of a time getting all of our medical stuff set up and straightened out. I went to MultiCare as a kid, so it was sort of my default when I started looking for a PCM for our family, who is on Tricare Select (Active Duty Military Insurance)... we checked with a lot of other places - EVERYONE is backed up at least a few months, especially if you're establishing new patient care. 3-6 months seemed the standard wait time for an appointment. I called back in late August, and they said they had a new Doctor to the practice - Dr Shands - whose schedule was still filling up and they could see us in early November. *sigh* Ok, yes. We'll take it if that's the best we can do. 2 months and change didn't sound so bad after being quoted at least 3 months everywhere else. Yes, just give it to us. Hopefully she's nice. I am NOT SORRY for taking Dr Shands as soon as they offered it. She is absolutely wonderful. Dr Aurora Shands and her nurse Amy has seen myself and two of my children this week and she has been wonderful. I haven't felt as heard and cared for under the watch of a medical team as I did with them. I'm stoked to have such an attentive, compassionate, talented doctor as our PCM. My kids adore her. My four year old was so scared to go to the doctor but Amy and Aurora put them at ease so well! The check-in process was swift and easy! They actually mailed me my paperwork ahead of time, so all I had to do was bring in that and the records from our last doctor and pay my co-pay and we were all ready to go! We have had both afternoon and morning appointments- in both cases, the office was running smoothly and on-time. I'm also happy to say that they have a lab on-site which is awesome for me. I have an autoimmune disorder that requires quarterly blood work to manage my medication and that makes my life just a little easier, not having to drive cross-town for labs each time. Thank you Dr Shands, Amy, Brandy, and the MultiCare team for the solid and empowering healthcare experience this week! You've helped to restore a huge chunk of faith I'd begun to lose after many years of frustration with finding healthcare providers that meet us where we need. THANK YOU!!!”