Confidential chlamydia testing for teens and adults at Urgent Care Center of Westmont in Westmont, IL. Walk in during open hours, talk privately with our team and get clear guidance on results and next steps.
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and many people who have it feel fine. The CDC recommends yearly testing for all sexually active women under 25 and for others at higher risk. At Urgent Care Center of Westmont in Westmont, IL, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, you can walk in for discreet chlamydia testing without an appointment.
Testing is simple. It usually uses a urine sample or a vaginal swab. Our team, led by board-certified physicians, will talk with you privately, answer your questions and explain what to do if your result is positive.
Key facts
Chlamydia is the most commonly reported bacterial infection in the United States, and rates are highest in people 24 and younger (CDC).
For a urine test, MedlinePlus advises not urinating for about 2 hours beforehand.
Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) are the most sensitive tests for chlamydia, according to CDC treatment guidelines.
CDC guidelines advise that partners from the 60 days before your symptoms or diagnosis be checked and treated.
What chlamydia is and common symptoms
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection spread through vaginal, anal or oral sex without a condom. It can also pass from a pregnant person to a baby during delivery.
Possible symptoms
Unusual vaginal discharge, which may have a strong smell
Burning when you urinate
Discharge from the penis
Pain or swelling in the testicles
Rectal pain, discharge or bleeding
Most people have no symptoms. If it is not treated, chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease in women. This can block the fallopian tubes and lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy or chronic pelvic pain. The CDC also notes that untreated chlamydia can raise the risk of getting or passing HIV.
How chlamydia testing works at our Westmont, IL clinic
You will speak with a provider in a private room about symptoms, partners and any concerns. Based on that, they will recommend the right sample. For most people that is a urine test. Some people need a vaginal or rectal swab. Lab testing is available on site.
Many patients choose to test for gonorrhea, HIV and other STIs during the same visit. The CDC recommends an HIV test for anyone being checked for an STI.
If your result is positive
Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics, and the provider will explain your options
Take every dose, even if you feel better
Per the CDC, avoid sex for seven days after single-dose treatment, or until a seven-day course is finished
Tell recent partners so they can be tested and treated
Retest about three months after treatment, because repeat infection is common
When to seek emergency care
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Go to the nearest emergency room if you have severe pain in the lower belly or pelvis, fever with nausea or vomiting, or pain or bleeding during pregnancy. Sudden, severe pain in a testicle is an emergency.
Call 911 for chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke or heavy bleeding.
Related testing and nearby communities
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Walk-ins are welcome at both of our locations: the main clinic at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, Westmont, IL 60559, and our second location inside Jewel-Osco at 4 E Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL 60559. Both are open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Call (630) 324-6825, or check in online before you arrive.
We accept most major plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO), BCBS Advocate Good Samaritan (HMO), Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Meridian and CountyCare. Coverage varies, so please call to confirm your plan. Read more on our cost and insurance page.
No insurance? Self-pay patients get flat, upfront pricing, with a general visit from $125. Ask about the price of any tests before they are done. See self-pay urgent care pricing.
What happens at your visit
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Check inWalk in or check in online. Details are discussed one-on-one with your clinician in a private exam room.
A short, judgment-free talkYour clinician asks about symptoms, partners and the kinds of sex you have had. These questions are routine and help pick the right sample sites.
Collect the sampleMost people give a urine sample. Some need a vaginal, rectal or throat swab. All samples are collected on site, in a private exam room.
Add other tests if you wantMany people test for gonorrhea, HIV and other STIs at the same visit. See STD testing.
Results and treatmentYour clinician explains how you will get your results and what treatment looks like if the test is positive.
Chlamydia, gonorrhea or a UTI?
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Burning when you pee can come from more than one cause, so your clinician may test for several at once.
Try not to urinate for about 2 hours before a urine test, as MedlinePlus advises.
If you can, avoid douching and vaginal creams for 24 hours before testing.
Tell your clinician about any recent antibiotics, but do not stop a prescribed medicine without asking.
Think about partners from the past 60 days, since they may need testing too.
Home test kits exist, but MedlinePlus advises seeing a provider instead if you have symptoms or a partner has chlamydia.
Talking with a partner
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Telling a partner can feel awkward, but it protects their health and keeps the infection from passing back to you. Keep it short and factual: you tested positive, chlamydia is common and treatable, and they should get tested.
CDC guidelines say partners from the 60 days before your symptoms or diagnosis should be evaluated and treated. In some cases, a clinician may provide treatment for a partner without seeing them first, called expedited partner therapy, where the law allows. Avoid sex until you and your partners have finished treatment, and plan to retest in about 3 months.
Most tests use a urine sample or a vaginal swab. If you have had anal or oral sex, the provider may suggest a swab from that area.
How often should I be tested?
The CDC recommends yearly testing for sexually active women under 25, women 25 and older with a new or infected partner, and gay and bisexual men. Your provider can suggest a schedule that fits you.
Can I get chlamydia again after treatment?
Yes. Treatment does not protect you from a new infection. That is why the CDC recommends retesting about three months after treatment.
Is my visit confidential?
Yes. Your visit and results are part of your private medical record. You can ask our team any questions about privacy when you check in.
Can chlamydia go away on its own?
Don't wait to find out. Many people have no symptoms, and untreated chlamydia can lead to serious problems such as pelvic inflammatory disease. Treatment is usually a short course of antibiotics, and CDC guidelines advise retesting about 3 months later because repeat infections are common.
Can you get chlamydia from oral sex?
Yes. Chlamydia can spread through oral, vaginal or anal sex. MedlinePlus notes that a throat swab may be used in some cases. Tell your clinician which kinds of sex you have had so the right sites are tested. What you share stays in your private medical record.
Do I have to tell my partner if I have chlamydia?
It is strongly recommended. CDC guidelines advise that partners from the 60 days before your diagnosis be tested and treated, which also keeps the infection from passing back to you. If you are worried about how to bring it up, ask your clinician for advice during your visit.
Is chlamydia testing part of a regular checkup or Pap test?
Not automatically. A Pap test checks for changes in cervical cells, not chlamydia, and routine blood work does not include it. If you want to be tested, ask for it by name. Our article on how to ask your doctor for an STD panel can help.
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