University Health Services
Lab Services • Berkeley, CA • 1 (Berkeley UHS Laboratory) locations
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About
- UHS Tang Center is the University Health Services clinic for UC Berkeley, offering medical services to students, including standard doctor visits and urgent care. - It is a government agency (healthcare/wellness provider) headquartered at 2222 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720. - Staffed by licensed professionals (physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, nutritionists, nurses) and supported by a 61-employee team. - Services fall under healthcare, medical services, urgent care, and mental health categories, with a focus on student health and wellness. - Web presence: uhs.berkeley.edu; high site traffic (about 191k monthly visits) with low bounce (0.7%). For lab testing, contact the Tang Center directly at the listed phone numbers (510) 642-2000 or 94720-4300, or visit their website for appointment and service specifics.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Lab is a CLIA-certified facility; historically outside orders may be limited; check current status with UHS for external clinician orders.
Lab tests typically billed to student health plan or personal insurance as applicable, Pay by cash, Credit/debit, insurance (SHIP), billing/cashier office
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FAQs
Is the lab appointment-based or walk-in?
Labs are processed on a first-come, first-served basis; the Lab does not make appointments.
What is the wait time for labs?
Wait times depend on arrival; first-come, first-served. Average processing time ~25 minutes; can be as short as 10 minutes depending on volume. Lab does not take appointments.
How long are lab results?
Results can take from 1 hour to six weeks depending on the test. Results are provided by the clinician and/or nurse; may also be available on MyUCBerkeleyHealth. Lab personnel do not report lab results.
Are external orders accepted?
Due to current lab capacity challenges, effective 12/1/23, the lab will no longer be accepting orders from outside (non-UHS) clinicians.
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
Photos
Photos published by University Health Services showing the lab services practice in Berkeley, CA.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 2.6/5 (99 reviews)
- 4doctors.net: 3/5 (2 reviews)
Patients praise
- Convenience of having health services on campus
- Affordability of services for students
- Access to various health resources including optometry and mental health support
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of rude staff in laboratory and pharmacy departments
- Long wait times for appointments and lab services
- General complaints about lack of communication between departments
"Some of the rudest experiences I've had. Waiting is hours regardless of almost any malady. The pharmacy is especially horrible."
- Yelp review"Students have reported positive experiences with the optometry clinic, praising the staff's friendliness and thoroughness. While some students have noted occasional rudeness from pharmacy and lab staff..."
- BestProsInTown summarySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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