Technology and equipment at our Westmont, IL clinics
Urgent Care Center of Westmont uses on-site tools that help our clinicians find answers during your visit: X-ray at our 29 N Cass Ave clinic, EKG, rapid point-of-care tests, lab specimen collection, online booking and telehealth video visits. Here is what each one does for you.
X-ray is available only at our main clinic, 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, Westmont, IL.
Rapid swab and urine tests are run during your visit; other samples are collected here and sent to the lab.
An EKG records your heart's electrical signals, but chest pain is a reason to call 911, not to visit urgent care.
You can book a visit online, or call (630) 324-6825 to ask about a telehealth video visit.
Why on-site tools matter for your visit
Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, keeps common tests close to the exam room. When a clinician can test or image during the same visit, you may avoid a second trip somewhere else. Our team is led by board-certified physicians, and your clinician decides which tests will actually help. Many visits need no test at all.
What we use and where
Tool
What it helps with
Where
X-ray
Possible broken bones, joint injuries, chest images
Main clinic, 29 N Cass Ave only
EKG
Heart rate and rhythm for non-emergency needs
Call to confirm which clinic
Rapid tests
Strep, flu, COVID-19, RSV, mono, urine
Run during your visit
Lab specimen collection
Blood and urine tests sent to the lab
Both clinics
Online booking
Picking a visit time before you leave home
Main clinic
Telehealth
Video visits for some concerns
Call to set up
On-site X-ray at our Cass Ave clinic
An X-ray passes a small amount of radiation through the body to make a picture. MedlinePlus explains that bones show up white, soft tissue gray and air-filled lungs dark. That makes X-ray useful for:
Checking for a broken bone after a fall, twist or sports injury
Looking at a painful, swollen joint
Chest images when a clinician is checking for pneumonia
Finding some foreign objects, such as metal
X-ray is available only at our main clinic, 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A. The Jewel-Osco clinic does not have X-ray. Tell staff before any X-ray if you are or might be pregnant. Learn more on our X-ray imaging page.
What is an EKG and when is it used?
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An EKG (electrocardiogram) records the electrical signals of your heart. Small sticky pads go on your chest, arms and legs, and you lie still while the machine records. MedlinePlus notes that no electricity goes into your body and the test does not hurt. It shows heart rate and rhythm and can point to problems such as an irregular heartbeat.
At urgent care, an EKG may be part of a physical, a work exam or a check of non-emergency symptoms your clinician wants to look into. A normal EKG does not rule out every heart problem. Call (630) 324-6825 before you come so we can tell you which clinic to visit. See our EKG page.
An EKG at urgent care is not for a possible heart attack. See the emergency warning signs at the bottom of this page and call 911 if you have them.
Rapid point-of-care tests
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Point-of-care means the test is run at the clinic during your visit instead of being sent away. Most use a quick swab or a urine sample.
Common rapid tests
Test
Sample
What it looks for
Strep A
Throat swab
The bacteria that cause strep throat
Flu
Nose or throat swab
Influenza viruses
COVID-19
Nose swab
The virus that causes COVID-19
RSV
Nose swab
Respiratory syncytial virus
Mono
Small blood sample
Signs of the infection that causes mononucleosis
Urine
Urine cup
Signs of infection, plus sugar and protein
Rapid tests are useful but not perfect. The CDC notes that a rapid flu test can miss some infections, so a negative result does not always rule out flu. MedlinePlus says a throat culture may be sent to the lab if a rapid strep test is negative but strep is still suspected, especially in children and teens. Your clinician weighs every result alongside your symptoms. See strep throat care, flu testing or our full tests and lab work list.
Lab specimen collection
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For tests that need a full lab, we collect the sample here and send it out. That includes blood work such as blood counts, thyroid and cholesterol panels, A1C for diabetes, and some infection tests. You do not need a separate trip to a lab draw site.
Blood draws from a vein in the arm
Urine samples in a clean cup
Swabs for cultures and other lab tests
Some blood tests need you to skip food first, so ask how to prepare when you plan a lab visit. Your clinician will explain how you will get your results. Learn more about lab testing.
Online booking
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Our online booking page lets you choose a visit time at our main clinic before you leave home. It works on a phone, tablet or computer. You can still walk in to either clinic without booking.
Pick your reason and timeChoose why you are coming in and an open time that works for you.
Add your detailsEnter your name and contact information.
See your confirmationA confirmation screen shows that your visit is booked.
Come in with the basicsBring your ID and insurance card. Our what to bring list covers the rest.
Telehealth video visits
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Telehealth lets you talk with a clinician by video from home. MedlinePlus says virtual visits can help with some urgent concerns, such as sinus problems, while other problems need an in-person exam or lab work. Call (630) 324-6825 to ask about a telehealth visit and how to connect.
Find a quiet, private spot with good light
Charge your phone or computer before the visit
Write down your symptoms, medicines and allergies
Take your temperature first if you can
If your clinician decides you need an exam, a test or an X-ray, you can come to the clinic. More on our telehealth page.
Common questions
Do both of your clinics have X-ray?
No. X-ray is available only at our main clinic, Urgent Care Center of Westmont at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, Westmont, IL. The Jewel-Osco clinic on Ogden Avenue does not have X-ray. If you might have a broken bone or a bad sprain, go to the Cass Ave clinic so you can be examined and imaged in one visit.
Can urgent care do an EKG?
Yes. We offer EKG testing for non-emergency needs, such as part of a physical, a work exam, or symptoms your clinician wants to check. Call (630) 324-6825 first so we can tell you which clinic to visit. If you have chest pain, pressure or trouble breathing, call 911 instead of coming to urgent care.
Are rapid tests accurate?
Rapid tests are helpful but can miss some infections. The CDC notes that a negative rapid flu test does not always rule out flu, and a negative rapid strep test may be followed by a throat culture sent to the lab. Your clinician looks at the result together with your symptoms and exam before making a plan.
Can I have a video visit instead of coming in?
For some concerns, yes. Call (630) 324-6825 to ask about a telehealth video visit and how to connect. A video visit works when talking and looking are enough to decide next steps. If you need an exam, a test or an X-ray, the clinician will ask you to come to one of our Westmont, IL clinics.
