Hepatitis Testing In Westmont, IL

• Hepatitis A spreads through contact with an infected person or contaminated food or drink. It is usually a short-term illness, and a vaccine prevents it.
• Hepatitis B spreads through blood, sex and from parent to baby at birth. It can become a long-term infection. A vaccine prevents it.
• Hepatitis C spreads mainly through blood, such as shared needles. There is no vaccine, but treatment works for most people.

When symptoms occur, they can include tiredness, fever, nausea, belly pain, dark urine and yellow skin or eyes (jaundice). Many people feel fine.

We start with a private conversation about symptoms, possible exposures, travel and vaccine history. Testing uses a blood sample drawn from your arm, and no special preparation is needed.

For hepatitis C, the first test looks for antibodies. The CDC explains that a positive antibody test is followed by a test for the virus itself (HCV RNA) to show whether the infection is current. For hepatitis B, providers use blood tests that show current infection, past infection or protection from vaccine. Your provider will explain what each result means and whether you need more testing, a vaccine or a referral to a liver specialist.

Early diagnosis matters. The CDC notes that hepatitis C treatment can clear the virus in most people in 8 to 12 weeks, which helps prevent cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 for yellow skin or eyes with confusion or extreme sleepiness, vomiting blood, black or bloody stools, severe belly pain or a swollen belly, or chest pain or pressure, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke (face drooping, arm weakness, trouble speaking, sudden loss of balance or vision), severe bleeding, fainting or a seizure.

• Hepatitis Panel Testing to check A, B and C in one blood draw
• Immunizations, including hepatitis vaccines
• STD Testing and HIV Testing
• Travel Medicine Services before international trips

Patients visit us for confidential testing from Westmont, IL and nearby towns, including Downers Grove, IL, Darien, IL, Hinsdale, IL, Western Springs, IL and Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Hours at both sites: Monday through Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, and online check-in lets you hold your place. Visit us at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, Westmont, IL, or at our Jewel-Osco location, 4 E Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL.

Our clinic works with most major insurers, such as Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Multiplan/PHCS and Medicare. Call (630) 324-6825 to confirm that your plan covers hepatitis testing, or review our accepted insurance and costs.

Paying on your own? Read about our flat, upfront self-pay pricing, and ask us for the cost of any lab work before it is done.

Who should get tested for hepatitis?

The CDC recommends hepatitis B and C testing at least once for all adults 18 and older, during every pregnancy, and more often for people with ongoing risk. Testing is also advised if you have symptoms or a possible exposure.

Do I need to fast?

No special preparation is needed for hepatitis blood tests.

Can I get vaccinated at the same visit?

Hepatitis A and B vaccines are part of our immunization services. Call ahead to confirm the vaccine you need is in stock.

What if my test is positive?

A positive result may mean a current or past infection. Your provider will explain the result and arrange confirmatory testing or a referral as needed.