Best medical lab in Reading, Pennsylvania (PA) 2024

I had to take my 5 year old to get bloodwork this morning. It was his first time. He was scared and crying and didn't want to come sit on my lap. I was trying to get him to come on his own rather then force him if I didn't have to. I asked the lady working if she has any suggestions for working with kids. No. That was it, just no. So he is yelling and screaming that he is scared, I'm next to tears trying to forcefully hold him on my lap and the now two ladies just stand there. No encouragement, no suggestions, no trying to help ensure him. Just stand there. Finally they get it done and the one says, there you did it. The only semi encouraging thing the whole time. I say thank you and apologize for the hard time. They say nothing. Not, it's OK, hes only 5 we understand, no worries, nothing. He starts saying he needs a tissue, while he is still crying, and I am telling him we have some in the car. Think one of them could offer a tissue? Nope. Was this the first child they ever had there? They certainly didn't seem like they knew how to work with them. I will never be taking him back there. ~Amanda

I loved this location!! Personally, it was easy for me to find. You can see the planet fitness from across the street and it’s right next to it so I used my common sense to find it. The check in process is easy. You do have to wait if you don’t have an appointment but that’s common sense as well and shouldn’t be an issue for anyone. I felt a bit light headed during the blood draw because I hadn’t eaten all day so the nurse gave me a freeze pop and I truly appreciated that! I’ve never felt so cared for by a nurse in my life! Highly recommend this location for all of your lab needs!! ~Paola