Lab testing for Western Springs, IL kids and their parents
Western Springs, IL families can get urine tests, a CBC, thyroid tests and A1C blood work at Urgent Care Center of Westmont, about 4 miles west on Ogden Ave in Westmont, IL. Both of our clinics collect samples on site seven days a week, and a clinician explains every result.
Ogden Avenue west or one BNSF ride from Western Springs, IL
Western Springs, IL is a Cook County village in Lyons Township, and Ogden Avenue forms part of its border. That same road leads west to us. The village center is about 4 miles east of our main clinic in a straight line, and ZIP 60558 has two easy routes:
Drive: take Wolf Road or another north-south street up to Ogden Ave, then head west across I-294, through Hinsdale and past Route 83. Immediate Care Center of Westmont Inside Jewel-Osco is at Ogden and Cass, 4 E Ogden Ave. Walk in or call (630) 541-6113.
Ride: board Metra's BNSF Line at Western Springs and travel west to Westmont. The station sits at the Cass Avenue crossing near Urgent Care Center of Westmont, 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A.
Book: the main line, (630) 324-6825, schedules either clinic, and online booking works for both.
Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, is led by board-certified physicians. Check in online before you leave the house.
Lab tests for kids in the youngest town we serve
The U.S. Census Bureau counted 13,629 people in Western Springs, IL in 2020, and about one in three is under 18. Families from District 101 and Lyons Township High School mostly ask us about three tests:
Common lab tests for children and teens
Test
Often ordered for
What to know
Urinalysis
Burning, urgency or new accidents
Toddlers in diapers may need a small collection bag, per MedlinePlus
Complete blood count
A child who looks pale, bruises easily or is always tired
Usually needs no special preparation
Mono screening
A teen worn out for weeks with a sore throat
Often paired with a blood count
Children have their own reference ranges, so a clinician reads a child's numbers against a child's range. A parent or guardian must come with anyone under 18. For a fever or earache, see pediatric urgent care for Western Springs, IL.
Thyroid checks for busy Western Springs, IL parents
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Parents of young kids are tired. That is normal. But MedlinePlus notes that thyroid symptoms often build slowly and can go unnoticed for months or years, so it is worth knowing the patterns:
Underactive thyroid can bring
Fatigue and weight gain
Feeling cold, dry skin, thinning hair
Heavy or irregular periods
Low mood or constipation
Overactive thyroid can bring
Weight loss while eating normally
A fast or irregular heartbeat
Shaky hands, nervousness, poor sleep
Feeling hot and sweaty
A TSH blood test is usually the first step, and abnormal results lead to T4, T3 or antibody tests. Many other things cause the same symptoms, so a clinician asks about sleep, stress and your history before ordering. See thyroid panel testing and our main lab testing service page.
Insurance for a Cook County village, DuPage County clinics
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Census estimates put fewer than 1% of Western Springs, IL residents without insurance, so most families come with a plan. Our clinics sit just over the line in DuPage County, and that does not change the plans we accept: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Meridian, CountyCare and more. Call to confirm, and read will urgent care take my insurance? or see cost and insurance.
Without a plan, a general self-pay visit starts at $125, with lab tests priced separately and explained first.
A quick prep list for parents and kids
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Ask whether the test needs fasting; we will tell you if it does, and most children's tests do not
Bring the insurance card, a photo ID and a list of medicines, vitamins and supplements
Bring earlier results from another lab, since ranges differ from lab to lab
For a urine test, avoid a bathroom stop right before you arrive
Bring a favorite toy or show for a young child, and tell us if your child has fainted at a blood draw before
Can my teen ride the train from Western Springs, IL for a blood test?
Yes. Western Springs and Westmont are both stops on Metra's BNSF Line, and our main clinic is near the Westmont station at the Cass Avenue crossing. A parent or guardian needs to come along for anyone under 18. Bring the insurance card and a list of the teen's medicines.
Does my child need to fast for a blood count?
Usually not. A CBC on its own rarely calls for any preparation, according to MedlinePlus. If other tests are drawn from the same sample, fasting may be needed, and we will tell you ahead of time. Most children's lab visits involve no fasting at all, so a normal breakfast is usually fine.
Can heavy periods be a sign of a thyroid problem?
They can. MedlinePlus lists heavy or irregular periods among the possible signs of an underactive thyroid, along with tiredness, weight gain and feeling cold. Many other conditions cause heavy periods too. A clinician can review your symptoms and may order a TSH test and a complete blood count.
Is the Jewel-Osco clinic on Ogden closer to Western Springs, IL for lab work?
Driving west on Ogden Ave, yes: the Jewel-Osco clinic at 4 E Ogden Ave is the first one you reach, and it collects lab samples. If you come by train, the main clinic at 29 N Cass Ave is the closer one to the Westmont station. Both share the same hours.
What does a CBC show for a child who is always tired?
A complete blood count measures red cells, white cells and platelets, plus hemoglobin and hematocrit. MedlinePlus says low red cell or hemoglobin levels may relate to anemia or low iron, and a high white count may suggest an infection. Diet, activity and hydration can shift the numbers, so a clinician reads them with your child's whole story.
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