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3601 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 920563601 Vista Way
Open 4:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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4.38(421 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 3601 Vista Way
I was very surprised with my experience here. My appointment was made very quickly. I was seen in a very short period of time. My test results came back in a very timely manner. I was able to speak with a doctor soon after and was taking care of. I was very satisfied with the experience I had here. I definitely recommend using them for any issues you have or any questions you may have.
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902 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA 92081902 Sycamore Ave
Open11:30 am
  • Mon 7:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Tue 7:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Wed 7:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Thu 7:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Fri 7:30 am - 11:30 am
  • SatClosed
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4.14(560 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 902 Sycamore Ave
I would 100% recommend this company to anyone wanting to check their health status. The process was incredibly easy and done through certified labs. The results are frequently back by the next day.
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477 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024477 N El Camino Real
Open 4:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SunClosed
4.15(404 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 477 N El Camino Real
A great experience for something I had a lot of anxiety about. Had no wait time or issues at the testing center/lab. Had blood drawn at 3pm and had results by email at 9am the next morning.
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488 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025488 E Valley Pkwy
Open 4:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.48(449 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 488 E Valley Pkwy
I would 100% recommend this company to anyone wanting to check their health status. The process was incredibly easy and done through certified labs. The results are frequently back by the next day.
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521 E Elder St, Fallbrook, CA 92028521 E Elder St
Open 4:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.17(598 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 521 E Elder St
I thought it was extremely easy to book a lab test appointment with Quest. Getting the test done was simple and so was the getting the results! Great job putting together something so user friendly.
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15725 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 9206415725 Pomerado Rd
Open 4:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.12(569 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 15725 Pomerado Rd
I was very surprised with my experience here. My appointment was made very quickly. I was seen in a very short period of time. My test results came back in a very timely manner. I was able to speak with a doctor soon after and was taking care of. I was very satisfied with the experience I had here. I definitely recommend using them for any issues you have or any questions you may have.
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9333 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 921219333 Genesee Ave
Open 3:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.38(510 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 9333 Genesee Ave
Excellent customer service. Knowledgeably answered all questions. Appointment and billing were fast. Testing next day was on time and professional. Results available within 24 hours. Highly recommend.
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31150 Temecula Pkwy, Temecula, CA 9259231150 Temecula Pkwy
Open 4:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.14(477 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 31150 Temecula Pkwy
I was able to choose a Quest lab location and schedule an appointment. Check in was easy, and I only needed to provide my name and DOB. They were able to locate my order in their system. They were already aware that my labs were paid for prior to the appointment. I had my labs done on a Wednesday, and I received my results by Saturday. Great experience.
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28780 Single Oak Dr, Temecula, CA 9259028780 Single Oak Dr
Open 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.37(600 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 28780 Single Oak Dr
I thought it was extremely easy to book a lab test appointment with Quest. Getting the test done was simple and so was the getting the results! Great job putting together something so user friendly.
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675 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, CA 92673675 Camino De Los Mares
Open 4:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SunClosed
4.42(491 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 675 Camino De Los Mares
I was able to choose a Quest lab location and schedule an appointment. Check in was easy, and I only needed to provide my name and DOB. They were able to locate my order in their system. They were already aware that my labs were paid for prior to the appointment. I had my labs done on a Wednesday, and I received my results by Saturday. Great experience.
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25460 Medical Center Dr, Murrieta, CA 9256225460 Medical Center Dr
Open 5:00 pm
  • Mon 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.58(555 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 25460 Medical Center Dr
Excellent customer service. Knowledgeably answered all questions. Appointment and billing were fast. Testing next day was on time and professional. Results available within 24 hours. Highly recommend.
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9643 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 920719643 Mission Gorge Rd
Open 4:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.13(537 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 9643 Mission Gorge Rd
A great experience for something I had a lot of anxiety about. Had no wait time or issues at the testing center/lab. Had blood drawn at 3pm and had results by email at 9am the next morning.
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3260 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 921033260 3rd Ave
Open 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.38(587 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 3260 3rd Ave
I was very surprised with my experience here. My appointment was made very quickly. I was seen in a very short period of time. My test results came back in a very timely manner. I was able to speak with a doctor soon after and was taking care of. I was very satisfied with the experience I had here. I definitely recommend using them for any issues you have or any questions you may have.
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3 Monarch Bay Plaza, Dana Point, CA 926293 Monarch Bay Plaza
Open 4:00 pm
  • Mon 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.58(411 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

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Quest Diagnostics - 3 Monarch Bay Plaza
A great experience for something I had a lot of anxiety about. Had no wait time or issues at the testing center/lab. Had blood drawn at 3pm and had results by email at 9am the next morning.
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200 W B St, San Diego, CA 92101200 W B St
Open 1:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.23(567 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 200 W B St
I was very surprised with my experience here. My appointment was made very quickly. I was seen in a very short period of time. My test results came back in a very timely manner. I was able to speak with a doctor soon after and was taking care of. I was very satisfied with the experience I had here. I definitely recommend using them for any issues you have or any questions you may have.
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8881 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, CA 919428881 Fletcher Pkwy
Open 5:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.36(486 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 8881 Fletcher Pkwy
I highly recommend for anyone thinking of getting tested. From start to finish the whole process was hassle free and and very professional. I had my results very quickly and discreetly couldn't be happier with the service.
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30131 Town Center Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA 9267730131 Town Center Dr
Open 4:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.13(465 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 30131 Town Center Dr
I was able to choose a Quest lab location and schedule an appointment. Check in was easy, and I only needed to provide my name and DOB. They were able to locate my order in their system. They were already aware that my labs were paid for prior to the appointment. I had my labs done on a Wednesday, and I received my results by Saturday. Great experience.
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26732 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 9269126732 Crown Valley Pkwy
Open11:30 am
  • Mon 7:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Tue 7:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Wed 7:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Thu 7:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Fri 7:00 am - 11:30 am
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.1(474 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 26732 Crown Valley Pkwy
I would 100% recommend this company to anyone wanting to check their health status. The process was incredibly easy and done through certified labs. The results are frequently back by the next day.
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5103 Garfield St, La Mesa, CA 919415103 Garfield St
Open 4:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sat 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • SunClosed
4.11(435 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 5103 Garfield St
I thought it was extremely easy to book a lab test appointment with Quest. Getting the test done was simple and so was the getting the results! Great job putting together something so user friendly.
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26800 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 9269126800 Crown Valley Pkwy
Open 4:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.52(418 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 26800 Crown Valley Pkwy
I thought it was extremely easy to book a lab test appointment with Quest. Getting the test done was simple and so was the getting the results! Great job putting together something so user friendly.
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32251 Mission Trail, Lake Elsinore, CA 9253032251 Mission Trail
Open 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.59(536 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 32251 Mission Trail
I was very surprised with my experience here. My appointment was made very quickly. I was seen in a very short period of time. My test results came back in a very timely manner. I was able to speak with a doctor soon after and was taking care of. I was very satisfied with the experience I had here. I definitely recommend using them for any issues you have or any questions you may have.
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2131 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 920542131 S El Camino Real
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3923 Waring Rd, Oceanside, CA 920563923 Waring Rd
Open until 4:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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2351 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 920082351 Faraday Ave
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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2865 Scott St, Vista, CA 920812865 Scott St
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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345 Saxony Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024345 Saxony Rd
Open until 2:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
Labcorp - 345 Saxony Rd
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499 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024499 N El Camino Real
Open until 3:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SunClosed
Labcorp - 499 N El Camino Real
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317 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024317 N El Camino Real
Open until12:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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191 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024191 N El Camino Real
Open until 4:00 pm
  • MonClosed
  • Tue10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • SunClosed
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351 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024351 Santa Fe Dr
Open until 4:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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674 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075674 Via De La Valle
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1955 Citracado Parkwy, Escondido, CA 920291955 Citracado Parkwy
Open until 3:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
Labcorp - 1955 Citracado Parkwy
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225 E 2nd Ave, Escondido, CA 92025225 E 2nd Ave
Open until 3:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • SunClosed
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Labcorp - 225 E 2nd Ave
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629 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025629 E Grand Ave
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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Labcorp - 629 E Grand Ave
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750 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025750 E Grand Ave
Open until12:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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585 E Elder St, Fallbrook, CA 92028585 E Elder St
Labcorp - 585 E Elder St
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11588 Sorrento Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 9212111588 Sorrento Valley Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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15920 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 9212715920 Bernardo Center Dr
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16880 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 9212816880 Bernardo Center Dr
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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4215 Sorrento Valley Blvd, San Diego, CA 921214215 Sorrento Valley Blvd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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5940 Pacific Mesa Ct, San Diego, CA 921215940 Pacific Mesa Ct
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15725 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 9206415725 Pomerado Rd
Open until 3:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
Labcorp - 15725 Pomerado Rd
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13112 Evening Crk S Dr, San Diego, CA 9212813112 Evening Crk S Dr
Labcorp - 13112 Evening Crk S Dr
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9823 Pacific Heights Blvd, San Diego, CA 921219823 Pacific Heights Blvd
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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5820 Oberlin Dr, San Diego, CA 921215820 Oberlin Dr
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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10737 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 9212610737 Camino Ruiz
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6310-6370 Nancy Ridge Dr, San Diego, CA 921216310-6370 Nancy Ridge Dr
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9410 Carroll Park Dr, San Diego, CA 921219410 Carroll Park Dr
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7950 Silverton Ave, San Diego, CA 921267950 Silverton Ave
Open until11:59 pm
  • Mon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Tue12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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  • Thu12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Fri12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Sat12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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DNA Test FAQs

  • How much do DNA tests cost in Carlsbad?

    The cost of DNA testing can range from $100 to over $2,000, depending on a number of factors including the type and number of tests performed, your geographic location, and the test provider. Your health insurance plan may cover DNA tests if your doctor deems them medically necessary to diagnose or better understand your disease. Contact the DNA test provider for more information about testing costs. The cost of DNA testing can range from $100 to over $2,000, depending on a number of factors including the type and number of tests performed, your geographic location, and the test provider. If your doctor believes that DNA testing are medically required to diagnose or better understand your disease, then you should have them done.

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    DNA testing usually require a small sample of bodily tissues or fluids, such as blood, hair, or skin. Your DNA sample is then sent to a lab, where technicians examine it for mutations or anomalies in DNA, proteins, or chromosomes that could indicate the presence of specific diseases or disorders. The majority of DNA tests are painless and just take a few minutes to perform.

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Carlsbad DNA Testing

DNA testing can detect changes and anomalies in your genes, proteins, and chromosomes, which may indicate the presence of an illness or disease. In addition, these tests can help your doctor rule out hereditary illnesses. Approximately 77,000 genetic tests are currently available and in use.

DNA tests are available in a variety of sizes and shapes. Molecular DNA testing examines one or more genes for mutations and alterations, as well as gene-specific variants and illnesses that are passed down through the family. Chromosome DNA tests can detect missing or extra chromosomes, which can reveal illnesses like Down syndrome. Gene expression assays evaluate if certain genes are hyperactive or underactive, whereas biochemical DNA testing examines the activity level and amounts of proteins and enzymes in genes.

Paternity and maternity status, as well as whether two people are brothers or sisters, can all be determined using DNA tests. DNA tests can also be utilized in legal cases, such as proving biological relationships between adolescent and adult children.

DNA tests are used for a variety of objectives, including as screening fetuses and babies for genetic abnormalities and validating the absence of hereditary diseases in people. You can also utilize DNA tests to check if you have inherited a hereditary condition from your family. Your doctor can frequently determine if one or more DNA tests may benefit you based on your family history, symptoms, and health concerns.

Many DNA testing are painless, but depending on the process, others may be more invasive. Blood is frequently taken from the arm or a prick on the finger, while tissue samples are taken from the inside of the cheek or the back of the throat. Other tests, such as those performed on pregnant women, may entail injecting amniotic fluid into the uterus or cervix using needles or a catheter.

Your doctor can explain the specifics of a DNA test, including how long it will take and how to prepare for it.

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