Awaiting next reading
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uc current wait
9 min
avg today
10 min
avg overall
24 min
longest seen
Typical wait for non-urgent visits. Walk-in clinics still prioritize patients with more serious conditions and may direct anyone with life-threatening symptoms to the ER. For chest pain, stroke signs, severe bleeding or breathing difficulty, call 911.
Source: Clockwise.MD · auto-refreshed · details
Life-threatening symptoms? Urgent care isn't ER care. Call 911 for emergencies.
Wait time, last 24 hours
Under 30 min 30 - 60 min Over 60 min
Typical wait by hour of the day

Average wait at each hour, across every reading we have.

Hour-by-hour breakdown
HourAvg. waitTrend
wed 10 pm
avg of 2 readings
8 min steady
wed 9 pm
avg of 2 readings
8 min steady
wed 8 pm
avg of 2 readings
8 min steady
wed 7 pm
avg of 2 readings
7 min steady
wed 6 pm
avg of 2 readings
8 min steady
wed 5 pm
avg of 2 readings
10 min steady
wed 4 pm
avg of 2 readings
10 min steady
wed 3 pm
avg of 2 readings
9 min falling
wed 2 pm
avg of 2 readings
17 min rising
wed 1 pm
avg of 2 readings
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Address
5950 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Where this number comes from

This wait time is published by Clockwise.MD, the booking system the clinic uses. We check it about every 30 minutes and show you the most recent number.

  • What it means: How long someone walking in right now would likely wait to be seen.
  • Last updated: 21 min ago
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at The Iowa Clinic Laboratory - West Des Moines?

The Iowa Clinic Laboratory - West Des Moines does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the clinic directly for the most current wait estimate.

Do I need an appointment?

Most urgent care clinics accept walk-ins without an appointment, though many also let you reserve a spot online to skip part of the wait. Call The Iowa Clinic Laboratory - West Des Moines to confirm.

Should I go to urgent care or the ER?

Urgent care is for minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, and anything that needs prompt , but not life-threatening , attention. For chest pain, stroke signs, severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness, call 911. See ERs in Iowa if you need emergency care.

Where is The Iowa Clinic Laboratory - West Des Moines located?

The Iowa Clinic Laboratory - West Des Moines is located at 5950 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50266.