Full Lab Test Panel In Westmont, IL

The exact tests depend on your needs. A full panel may include:

• Complete blood count (CBC): red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, hemoglobin and hematocrit. It can help find anemia, infection and some blood disorders.
• Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP): 14 measurements, including glucose, sodium, potassium, calcium, protein, and markers of kidney and liver function.
• Lipid panel: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides, which help estimate heart disease risk.
• Hemoglobin A1C: your average blood sugar over the past two to three months, used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes.
• Thyroid tests: such as TSH, to check for an overactive or underactive thyroid.
• Urinalysis: a urine test that can help check for infection and kidney problems.

The provider will review your health history, medicines and any symptoms, then recommend which tests to order. Blood is drawn from a vein in your arm. Urine tests use a small cup sample.

Preparing for your tests

• Some tests, such as a lipid panel or metabolic panel, may require fasting. MedlinePlus notes that fasting for a cholesterol test can be 9 to 12 hours
• A CBC and an A1C test usually do not need fasting
• Keep taking your medicines unless your doctor says otherwise, and bring a list of them
• Drink water before a blood draw unless told not to

How often to check

MedlinePlus says most adults ages 20 to 65 should have cholesterol checked every 5 years, with men 45 to 65 and women 55 to 65 checked every 1 to 2 years, and adults over 65 checked yearly. People with risk factors may need testing more often. Your provider can help you decide.

Lab testing is for checkups and non-emergency concerns. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, confusion, very high or very low blood sugar with confusion or drowsiness, stroke signs such as face drooping or arm weakness, or severe bleeding.

You can also ask about these individual tests and visits:

• Lab testing
• Thyroid panel testing
• Diabetes testing
• Blood count testing
• Physical exams

People come to us for lab work from nearby towns, including:

• Downers Grove, IL: about 1.8 miles west of our Cass Ave clinic (straight-line)
• Hinsdale, IL: about 2.4 miles east of our Cass Ave clinic (straight-line)
• Willowbrook, IL: about 2.7 miles southeast of our Cass Ave clinic (straight-line)
• Woodridge, IL: about 4.5 miles southwest of our Cass Ave clinic (straight-line)
• Oakbrook Terrace, IL: about 3.8 miles north of our Cass Ave clinic (straight-line)

Live closer to home? See our urgent care page for Westmont, IL.

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.

Please call ahead to confirm which tests are offered at the location you plan to visit and whether you need to fast.

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.

Do I need to fast before a full lab panel?

Often, yes, if the panel includes a lipid or metabolic panel. Call ahead or ask when you check in so you can prepare.

What is the difference between a CBC and a CMP?

A CBC looks at your blood cells. A CMP measures chemicals in your blood, such as glucose, electrolytes and markers of kidney and liver health.

Do I need a doctor’s order for lab work?

No outside order is needed. You can walk in or check in online and discuss testing with our provider.

Will insurance cover my lab tests?

Coverage depends on your plan and the reason for testing. Call your insurer or us to confirm, and see our insurance information.