Hepatitis A, B and C testing at Urgent Care Center of Westmont in Westmont, IL. Walk in for a private visit, a simple blood draw and a clear talk about your results and next steps, including vaccines.
Viral hepatitis is swelling of the liver caused by a virus. Many people with hepatitis B or C have no symptoms, so a blood test is the only way to know. The CDC recommends that all adults 18 and older be tested for hepatitis B and hepatitis C at least once, and that pregnant women be tested during each pregnancy.
Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, offers testing for hepatitis A, B and C. A provider reviews your risk, orders the right tests, explains your results and helps you plan follow-up care or vaccination.
Key facts
CDC says anyone who asks for a hepatitis B or C test should get one, whatever their risk.
People with ongoing risk, such as sharing injection equipment, should be tested for hepatitis C regularly, not only once (CDC).
Hepatitis B and C are not spread by hugging, kissing, sharing utensils, coughing or sneezing (CDC).
Hepatitis C treatment is usually 8 to 12 weeks of pills and works for more than 95% of people, but you can be infected again (CDC).
Types of viral hepatitis and common symptoms
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.
How we test at our Westmont, IL clinic
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.
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 test, and how often
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CDC hepatitis B and C testing advice
Group
Testing advice
All adults 18 and older
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C at least once
Every pregnancy
Hepatitis B and C screening with the prenatal provider
People who share needles or other injection equipment
Hepatitis C testing at regular intervals
People on long-term dialysis
Regular hepatitis C testing
Anyone who asks
Should be tested
Symptoms or a known exposure
Test now, and again later if the exposure was recent
What happens at your visit
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Check inWalk in or check in online. The reason for your visit is discussed one-on-one with your clinician.
Private conversationExpect questions about symptoms, possible exposures, tattoos or piercings, travel and vaccines. There is no judgment; this helps choose the right tests.
Blood drawA sample is taken from your arm. No fasting is needed.
Results and planYour clinician explains what each result means and whether you need confirmatory tests, vaccines or a referral.
Confirm the result. A positive hepatitis C antibody needs an HCV RNA test to show whether the virus is active now. Hepatitis B results are read as a pattern of markers.
Get connected to care. CDC notes that treatment is recommended for nearly everyone with hepatitis C, and most treatments are 8 to 12 weeks of pills.
Ask about vaccines. If you are not immune to hepatitis A or B, ask whether those vaccines make sense through our immunizations service.
Protect your liver. Ask your clinician about alcohol and any medicines or supplements you take.
Plan follow-up. Our primary care team or a liver specialist can handle long-term care.
Protecting the people you live with
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Hepatitis B and C spread through blood, even tiny amounts, and hepatitis B also spreads through sex. CDC says they do not spread through hugging, kissing, sharing utensils, breastfeeding, food, water, coughing or sneezing. Everyday steps at home:
Never share needles or other injection equipment.
Don't share personal items that can touch blood, such as razors, toothbrushes or nail clippers.
Cover cuts and clean up blood with gloves.
Partners and household members can be tested and, for hepatitis B, vaccinated if they are not immune.
For hepatitis A, which spreads through stool, wash hands well after the bathroom and before handling food.
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.
Can you have hepatitis and not know it?
Yes. Many people with hepatitis B or C don't look or feel sick, sometimes for years, while the virus affects the liver. That is why CDC recommends testing all adults at least once, even without symptoms.
How is hepatitis spread?
Hepatitis B spreads through blood, semen and certain other body fluids. Hepatitis C spreads mainly through blood, most often from shared needles. Hepatitis A spreads through food, drink or contact contaminated with stool. CDC says hepatitis B and C do not spread through hugging, kissing, sharing utensils or coughing.
Is hepatitis testing confidential?
Yes. Your visit and results are part of your private medical record and are protected under federal privacy law. State law requires certain infections to be reported to the health department, and those reports are also kept confidential.
Should I get tested after a tattoo or needlestick?
It is a good idea to talk with a clinician. Hepatitis B and C spread through blood, so unsterile equipment and needlesticks are possible exposures. Because antibodies can take weeks to appear, your clinician may test now and again later. Report a workplace needlestick to your employer right away.
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