The CDC recommends that everyone ages 13 to 64 get tested for HIV at least once, and that people with ongoing risk test at least once a year. At Urgent Care Center of Westmont in Westmont, IL, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, you can walk in for a private, discreet HIV test and talk with our team about your results and next steps.
If you think you were exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours, do not wait for a test. The CDC says medicine called PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) must be started within 72 hours to prevent HIV. Call us right away at (630) 324-6825, or go to the nearest emergency room.
HIV.gov notes that knowing your status helps you make informed decisions about your health and protect your partners. The CDC recommends testing for:
Your visit starts with a private conversation about any recent exposures and your testing history. The provider will recommend the right test and explain what the result can and cannot tell you.
No HIV test can detect HIV right after exposure. According to the CDC, the window periods are about:
If you test negative but had a possible exposure within the window period, you should test again after it ends.
HIV.gov explains that a positive result needs a follow-up test to confirm it. If HIV is confirmed, the provider will help connect you with HIV care. If you test negative, you can ask about ways to lower your risk, including PrEP and condoms.
You can also ask to be tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis or other STIs during the same visit.
A possible HIV exposure is time-sensitive. The CDC says PEP must start within 72 hours and is taken daily for 28 days. You can get PEP from a health care provider, an emergency room or an urgent care center. Call us first to ask, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Call 911 for chest pain, trouble breathing, confusion, signs of a stroke or severe bleeding.
Other confidential tests patients often combine with an HIV test:
Patients come to us for private HIV testing from nearby towns, including:
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.
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.
It depends on the test. The CDC says a nucleic acid test can detect HIV about 10 to 33 days after exposure, and other tests take longer. If you were exposed in the last 72 hours, ask about PEP first.
Yes. Your test and results are part of your private medical record. You can ask our team about privacy when you check in.
A positive result needs a follow-up test to confirm it. If HIV is confirmed, our team can help you connect with a provider for HIV care.
Everyone ages 13 to 64 should test at least once. People with ongoing risk should test at least once a year, and some may benefit from testing every 3 to 6 months.
Sources: CDC: HIV Testing, CDC: PEP, HIV.gov: HIV Testing Overview.
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