Lab testing near Darien, IL, straight up Cass Avenue
If you live in Darien, IL, drive north on Cass Avenue about 3.1 miles to Urgent Care Center of Westmont for blood work, A1C, thyroid, CBC and urine tests. We collect samples on site at both Westmont, IL clinics, and a clinician explains your results.
Straight up Cass Avenue from Darien, IL to your blood draw
Darien, IL residents have an easy route. Cass Avenue crosses I-55 in Darien and runs north into Westmont, IL, so you can stay on one road from your driveway to our main clinic at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A. Darien's center is about 3.1 miles south of the clinic in a straight line. Coming from the east side of town, Route 83 north to Ogden Ave, then west, also works.
Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, has a team led by board-certified physicians and holds a 4.9-star rating from 3,166 Google reviews. Both of our clinics collect blood and urine samples on site:
Main clinic, 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A: first stop heading north on Cass, with X-ray if you also need imaging. Check in online to hold your place.
Immediate Care Center of Westmont Inside Jewel-Osco, 4 E Ogden Ave: a little farther north at Ogden and Cass. Walk in or call (630) 541-6113.
Main line (630) 324-6825: books visits at either clinic and answers questions about a specific test.
A1C, thyroid and kidney checks for Darien, IL adults over 65
The U.S. Census Bureau counted 22,011 people in Darien, IL in 2020, and about a quarter are 65 or older. That is why many lab visits from Darien are about tracking chronic conditions. Common tests and what they show:
Tests older adults often ask about, based on MedlinePlus
Test
What it shows
Good to know
Hemoglobin A1C
Average blood sugar over about the past 2 to 3 months
Anemia can make it less accurate
Basic metabolic panel
Glucose, calcium, sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, chloride, BUN and creatinine
Used to monitor high blood pressure or kidney disease
TSH
How hard the pituitary is pushing the thyroid
High often points to an underactive thyroid
Complete blood count
Red cells, white cells and platelets
Can help explain tiredness or easy bruising
Medicare.gov says Part B covers diabetes screening tests when your provider finds you are at risk, and being 65 or older is one of the factors it lists. Learn more about diabetes testing, or see every test on our main lab testing service page.
Fasting rules for Darien, IL patients, in plain words
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Most people do not need to skip meals. Fast only if we tell you to. When fasting is needed, MedlinePlus spells out what it means:
Nothing to eat or drink except plain water, usually for 8 to 12 hours
No gum, no smoking and no hard exercise during the fast
Skip flavored or lemon sparkling water, which can contain sugar or sweeteners
Keep taking your medicines unless a clinician says to stop one
If you ate by mistake, tell us; the test may need to wait for another day
An early visit means most of a fast happens while you sleep. Both clinics open at 9 AM every day.
Self-pay lab work for Darien, IL residents without coverage
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Census estimates put about 7.4% of Darien, IL residents without health insurance. If you are paying on your own, a general self-pay visit starts at $125, and lab tests may add to the cost. We explain the price of each test before it is ordered, and under the federal No Surprises Act you can ask for a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges. Our guide to urgent care cost without insurance walks through the details.
With coverage, we accept Medicare, BCBS PPO, BCBS Advocate Good Samaritan HMO, BCBS Medicaid Community, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Meridian, CountyCare and more. Plans change, so check cost and insurance and call to confirm.
Making sense of your lab report
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A clinician goes over your results with you. MedlinePlus offers a few tips worth knowing before you read a report on your own:
Compare each number only to the reference range printed on that same report, since ranges differ from lab to lab
Check the units, because tests use different measurements
Know that a result just outside the range is not always a problem, and a normal result does not always rule one out
Use the same lab when you track a number over time
How far is the nearest lab draw from central Darien, IL?
Our main clinic at 29 N Cass Ave in Westmont, IL is about 3.1 miles north of central Darien, IL in a straight line. Stay on Cass Avenue the whole way. Our second clinic, inside Jewel-Osco at 4 E Ogden Ave, is a little farther north and also collects lab samples.
What does a basic metabolic panel check?
MedlinePlus lists eight measurements: glucose, calcium, sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, chloride, blood urea nitrogen and creatinine. Together they give a picture of blood sugar, body salts and kidney function. It is often used in checkups and to monitor conditions such as high blood pressure. It may require about 8 hours of fasting, and we will tell you if it does.
My Darien, IL parent takes several medicines. Should they skip them before a blood test?
No, not unless a clinician says so. MedlinePlus advises telling your provider about every medicine and supplement, since some can affect results, but stopping a needed medicine can cause harm. Bring a written list with doses to the visit, along with the Medicare card and any supplement plan card.
Will someone explain my results, or do I just get a printout?
A clinician reviews your results with you and explains what they mean, including whether anything needs a recheck or a visit with your regular doctor. MedlinePlus notes that a provider reads your numbers together with your symptoms, history and other tests, which is why a single printout rarely tells the whole story.
Can I get lab work in Westmont, IL without insurance?
Yes. Self-pay patients are welcome at both clinics. A general self-pay visit starts at $125, and each lab test adds to the total. We tell you the cost before testing so there are no surprises, and you can ask for a Good Faith Estimate if you are not using insurance.
