STD testing for Darien, IL, a straight drive up Cass Avenue
If you live in Darien, IL, STD testing is a straight drive north on Cass Avenue to Urgent Care Center of Westmont, about 3.1 miles away in Westmont, IL. Walk in seven days a week, give samples on site in a private room, and pay self-pay from $125 if you prefer.
Darien, IL (ZIP 60561) sits about 3.1 miles south of our main clinic in a straight line. Drive north on Cass Avenue from anywhere in town, or exit I-55 at Cass Avenue and head north. Stay on Cass into downtown Westmont, IL. Urgent Care Center of Westmont is at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, just north of the railroad tracks.
That is the clinic you can reserve with online check-in. If you keep going north to Ogden Avenue, our second clinic, Immediate Care Center of Westmont Inside Jewel-Osco at 4 E Ogden Ave, also collects lab samples; its direct line is (630) 541-6113. From the east side of Darien, Route 83 north to Ogden Avenue and then west reaches the Jewel-Osco clinic first.
Testing without insurance: what Darien, IL residents should know
Census Bureau estimates show about 7.4% of Darien, IL residents have no health insurance. Not having a plan should not keep you from getting tested.
Check the base priceA general self-pay visit starts at $125. See our self-pay services.
Ask before tests are orderedLab tests can add to the cost. The front desk or your clinician can tell you what each one costs so you can decide.
Request an estimatePeople not using insurance can ask for a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges.
Say so at check-inTell the desk you are paying on your own so the visit is set up that way from the start.
What to expect in the exam room
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Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, is led by board-certified physicians, and our team does not judge. Your clinician will ask direct questions about partners and the kinds of sex you have had. Honest answers help pick the right tests:
A urine sample, often used for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
A blood draw for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis.
A swab of the throat or rectum after oral or anal sex, or of a sore if one is present.
All of it is collected at the clinic, during your visit, in a private room. We do not use take-home or self-swab kits. When results are ready, a clinician explains them to you directly.
Who should get tested, according to the CDC
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Everyone 13 to 64: at least one HIV test.
Most sexually active adults: syphilis testing, depending on where they live.
Sexually active women under 25: chlamydia and gonorrhea every year.
Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea at least once a year.
Pregnant people: syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C early in pregnancy.
Anyone with a partner who has an STI, or with new symptoms such as discharge or sores.
About 1 in 4 Darien, IL residents is 65 or older, so it is worth saying plainly: these guidelines are about sexual activity, not age. Read how often to get a full STD panel.
A public option in DuPage County
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Darien, IL is in DuPage County, in Downers Grove Township. The DuPage County Health Department runs a confidential STD clinic at its Wheaton office, with testing and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, plus HIV testing and PrEP. It serves people 12 and older, and appointments are preferred. Our Westmont, IL clinics take walk-ins, including on Saturdays and Sundays.
Either route leads to the same goal. Some people want a weekend walk-in visit close to home; others prefer a county clinic. What matters is that you get tested and talk with a clinician about the results.
Insurance plans and next steps for Darien, IL patients
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If you have coverage, we accept Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO), BCBS Advocate Good Samaritan (HMO), BCBS Medicaid Community, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Meridian, CountyCare, Multiplan/PHCS, ACPN, USAMCO and State of Illinois Benefit Plans. Call (630) 324-6825 to confirm, or see cost and insurance.
How do I get from Darien, IL to your STD testing clinic?
Drive north on Cass Avenue, or exit I-55 at Cass Avenue and head north. Stay on Cass into downtown Westmont, IL. The main clinic at 29 N Cass Ave is about 3.1 miles north of central Darien in a straight line, and parking is free.
Can I be tested if I have no insurance?
Yes. Self-pay patients are welcome at both clinics. A general visit starts at $125, and you can ask what each lab test costs before it is ordered. If you are not using insurance, you can also ask for a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges.
What samples will I need to give?
It depends on the tests. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are often checked with urine, HIV and syphilis with blood, and some infections with a swab. Every sample is collected at the clinic in a private room. You will not be asked to swab yourself at home.
How do I bring up STD testing with a clinician?
Simply say you would like to be tested. You do not need a reason or symptoms. Our guide on how to ask for an STD panel has wording that may help if you feel nervous.
Does a negative test mean I am in the clear?
Not always. Each test has a window period after exposure before it can detect an infection. The CDC lists 23 to 90 days for HIV antibody tests. If you were tested soon after a new partner or a possible exposure, your clinician may recommend a repeat test later.
Is my STD test confidential?
Yes. Your answers and results are private medical information, protected under federal law. A clinician reviews results with you directly. If you use insurance, the policyholder may see a statement for the visit, so some people choose self-pay.
