FAQs
You will receive an email notification when your lab test results are ready. You can log in and view the results on your Quest Results page. Note: If you are waiting for lab results in California or Pennsylvania, your lab results may be held for a period of time before they are released.
Why are MyQuest lab results taking so long? ›
Getting your results
Most test results are available within 2-5 days of collection. Yet some complex testing may take 14 days or more. Quest sends completed test results directly to the ordering doctor for review. Results will also be available in your MyQuest account as tests are completed.
Does Quest Labs have an app? ›
Take control of your health with the MyQuest app, and view your lab results, manage appointments, and more, all in one place.
How do I drop off a stool sample at Quest? ›
If you walk in, you will have to wait for the next available opening. In addition, you will need to check in upon arrival and indicate that you are there to drop off a sample. Notes: Remember to bring your insurance card and identification documents.
Why is Quest not showing my results? ›
Sometimes incomplete or out-of-date demographic information gets sent with a lab test order. When this occurs, Quest Diagnostics can't always match a lab test result to your Quest Account, and in such cases, we can't send a lab test result to MyQuest.
Does Quest give results right away? ›
For most CSET exams, your results will be available within three to six weeks.
Why haven't my lab results come back? ›
Sometimes, unforeseen factors can delay a person's results. For instance, a person may not receive their results if the doctor did not collect enough blood or if the blood sample became contaminated. A doctor may reorder the test if the sample is inadequate for any reason.
Which blood tests take longest for results? ›
The following Blood tests will take longer:
- Diabetes blood test (Hba1c) – 1 week.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis blood test – 1 week.
- Coeliac blood test (endomyssial antibody) – 2 weeks.
- Vitamin D blood test – 3 weeks.
How long does it take for Quest Diagnostics to return urine results? ›
Negative screening results are often released within 24 hours and non-negative screens are typically released within an additional 24 to 72 hours. Q: Can a urine drug test be beaten or adulterated? A: While it is the most common drug testing method, urine testing is not foolproof.
Is MyQuest app free? ›
MyQuest is a free and secure tool that makes it easy to get your test results, schedule appointments, track your health history, and more, all in one place.
This means that the doctor has looked at the result and deemed it to be just outside of the normal range and the result is not concerning. No further investigation or treatment is needed.
What app do I need for Quest? ›
Download the Meta Quest App on your mobile device. Wirelessly connect your headset and phone to configure and start playing in VR. Browse our top VR titles and purchase from the Meta Quest mobile app or while you're in virtual reality.
How do you pass a stool sample? ›
How To Collect The Specimen(s) Avoiding contact with urine, pass stool directly into a large clean container (such as a cut out milk jug) OR onto a newspaper placed under the seat of the toilet. If your stools are loose, pass directly into a container, not onto newspaper.
How much stool is needed for a stool sample? ›
- Place something in the toilet to catch the stool, such as a potty or a clean, empty plastic food container. - Spread clean newspaper or plastic wrap over the toilet rim to catch the stool. (one 'spoonful' is plenty. This should be about the size of a grape for a formed stool sample).
Can someone else drop off my specimen at Quest? ›
Yes, a personal representative may drop off your sample at any Quest Patient Service Center. Appointments (in your name) are strongly encouraged and will receive priority. If your personal representative walks in, they will have to wait for the next available opening.
Can you print lab results from Quest Diagnostics? ›
You can print a lab test result while viewing your list of lab test results on the Results page or while viewing the lab test results report. To print from the Results page: Click next to the lab test result you want to print, and then select Print PDF.
Does Quest automatically release results? ›
If you have a MyQuest account, your test results will be delivered to your account as soon as they are available. This is generally 2-5 business days from the time the sample is received, depending on your test.
How long does it take for Quest drug test results? ›
Drug test results are typically released within 24-72 hours of a specimen's arrival at the laboratory. We are not able to provide donors with information regarding the status of a specimen or the result of a drug test.
Does Quest Diagnostics keep records? ›
How Long We Retain Your Personal Information. Quest Diagnostics retains your Personal Information only for as long as is necessary for our legitimate business purposes.