I live in Phoenix, AZ and voluntarily sought out a Theranos test as part of an annual check-up last January. My PCP (primary care physician) ordered a bunch of blood tests, and I made the call to use a Theranos center at Walgreens.<p>I showed up and they already had the order.  I was advised that my insurance probably would not be accepted, but the total cost for a CBC, Lipid Panel, and 2 other blood tests was $42 cash so no insurance coverage was STILL cheaper than my covered labs.<p>To draw the blood, a near-painless prick of my finger was used to fill I believe 2 nanotainers.  A few days later, the results were sent to my PCP (though for some reason never to me).<p>The entire process was (nearly) painless, extremely affordable, and convenient.<p>I can&#x27;t speak beyond my personal experience to the broader allegations, but I have to say that the vibe I got from the whole experience is that the innovation is real.  Cheap tests I can order directly that are quicker to take and nearly pain-free?  Yes, please!<p>But based on mixed signals in the media, there is now an open question on whether the test results are in fact accurate.<p>Also, although the company responded publicly to the allegations[1], for some reason the pitchforks haven&#x27;t gone away.  It also does seem like the transparency has left a little to be desired.  Maybe this would spill key trade secrets?<p>Sadly, given all the media confusion, I don&#x27;t feel I can trust the results of a Theranos test anymore, but that&#x27;s mostly because of all the media noise, and nothing to do with my experience itself.  Hopefully, they can find a way to restore confidence in the service.  If it delivers on the promise, it would be transformative.<p>[1] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theranos.com&#x2F;news&#x2F;posts&#x2F;custom&#x2F;theranos-facts" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theranos.com&#x2F;news&#x2F;posts&#x2F;custom&#x2F;theranos-facts</a>