Labs - Health Services Los Angeles County
Laboratory • Watts, CA
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Last gathered July 10, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (LADHS) operates LA County’s public hospitals and clinics, including major centers such as LA General, Harbor–UCLA, Olive View–UCLA, and Rancho Los Amigos, plus numerous outpatient clinics. It is the United States’ second-largest municipal health system, funded primarily by the County, and offers online care, bill payment, language access services, and patient rights information. As of 2015–16, it served over 643,000 unique patients with about 2.46 million visits and had a multi-billion dollar budget. Headquarters are in Downtown Los Angeles, with a current annual revenue around $300M (noting range in sources). The department collaborates with the LA County Department of Mental Health and Public Health to integrate care. For the user query “Labs - Health Services Los Angeles County Watts,” this page confirms LADHS provides hospital/clinic services in LA County but does not specifically detail Watts/Watts Laboratories or Watts facility labs. If you need lab-specific services in Watts, you may want to check: - The nearest LADHS facilities (e.g., LA General Medical Center, local outpatient centers) for laboratory services - Watts-area clinics within the LADHS network - Contact LADHS customer service or 1-844-804-0055 for lab appointment details and location-specific lab hours
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FAQs
What services does the laboratory provide?
Laboratory Services include blood work, urine tests, and other tests your doctor decides you need.
Do I need an appointment to use the lab?
You can still walk into the lab without an appointment for Laboratory Services.
How is the lab order communicated if the lab is in the same clinic as the doctor?
If you go to the Lab in the same clinic where your doctor works, your doctor will send an electronic order to the lab letting them know you need services.
What if the lab is in a different clinic?
If you go to a lab that is in a different clinic than where your doctor works, you should ask for a copy of the lab request and bring with you.
What is the process for getting lab services if the lab is in a different clinic from where my doctor works?
If you go to a lab that is in a different clinic than where your doctor works, you should ask for a copy of the lab request and bring it with you.
Can I walk into the lab without an appointment?
You can still walk into the lab without an appointment for certain services.
Where can I find Lab Appointments information?
Lab Appointments are live at MLK, Hudson, and Roybal. See under Lab Directory for making an appointment.
What do Laboratory Services include?
Laboratory Services include blood work, urine tests, and other tests your doctor decides you need.
What should I do if my lab is in the same clinic as my doctor?
If you go to the Lab in the same clinic where your doctor works, your doctor will send an electronic order to the lab letting them know you need services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google/Aggregated Reviews: 3.3/5 (~235 reviews)
- Facebook: 86% recommend (32 reviews)
- Rehabs.com: 3.6/5 (3 reviews)
Patients praise
- Praise for specific medical providers, particularly Dr. Gonzales
- Appreciation for the convenience of multiple healthcare services at one location
- Some reports of friendly and helpful staff interactions
- Instances of prompt attention in urgent care settings for some patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and walk-in services
- Reports of unprofessional or rude staff behavior
- Difficulties with appointment scheduling, including last-minute cancellations
- Concerns regarding administrative mismanagement, such as lost or delayed lab results and referral processing issues
- Negative experiences with communication and follow-up care
"The worst health care facility to visit they will let you become terminally ill or die the have no sencerity nor urgency for patients needs..."
- Patient Review"I am scheduled for an operation got my lab work done a week ago which was due today they failed to even input my lab work they have yet to get any of my pre-op information sent over to my orthopedic surgeon..."
- Patient Review"I removed my implant today, and Dr. Gonzales is amazing... she is the best of the best and May God bless her So caring and kind..."
- Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- PRESS RELEASE - Watts Healthcare - Feb 26, 2026
- LA Health Services Releases 2025 Annual Report Highlighting Extraordinary Care, Innovation, and Resilience Across Los Angeles County – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - Feb 13, 2026
- LA Health Services Takes Action to Protect Patient Care Amid Significant Funding Reductions – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - May 28, 2026
- Public Health Ending Clinic Services at Seven Locations Due to Significant Funding Cuts – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - Feb 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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