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On-Site Lab services offered in Cicero and Chicago, IL
Scheduling two separate visits for medical care and lab work can be time consuming and costly. At Cermak Immediate Care in Cicero and the Marshall Square neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, their team offers on-site lab work that adds convenience to their superior medical services — and saves you time and money. Schedule an appointment at Cermak Immediate Care by phone or request one online today to take advantage of on-site labs. Walk-ins are also welcome.
What are on-site labs?
On-site labs at Cermak Immediate Care typically include a urinalysis, blood work, biopsies, and tissue swabs that detect or rule out potential health concerns. Lab work is a highly effective tool for maintaining outstanding urgent care and primary care.
You can forgo separate appointments for lab testing, as Cermak Immediate Care offers tests on-site at their clinics.
Which benefits do on-site labs offer?
The benefits associated with on-site labs at Cermak Immediate Care include:
- Results within 24-48 hours
- Full-service lab
- Friendly, skilled providers
- Convenience
- Time savings
- Highly effective results
Quick lab testing results offer an opportunity to receive prompt treatment to avoid complications, feel better, and remain healthier.
Which conditions do on-site labs screen for?
On-site labs at Cermak Immediate Care help screen for:
- Diabetes and prediabetes
- Arthritis
- High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
- High triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia)
- Strep throat
- Flu
- Upper respiratory infections
- Cause of a cough
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- COVID-19
- Thyroid diseases
- Cancerous tissues (biopsies)
- Hormone imbalances
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
The on-site lab tests that you’ll need will depend on your risk factors and symptoms. The Cermak Immediate Care experts review your options after discussing your medical history, checking your vital signs, and completing a physical exam.
What should I expect during on-site lab testing?
On-site lab testing at Cermak Immediate Care is a painless, simple, quick process. What you can expect is based on which lab testing you need. Your specialist might take a saliva, urine, or blood sample or complete a tissue swab or biopsy.
What happens afterward?
The Cermak Immediate Care team contacts you with your lab test results as soon as they’re available (typically within 24-48 hours). They review the results with you and let you know if watchful waiting or treatment — such as healthy lifestyle changes, over-the-counter medications, prescription medicines, or combining treatments — is the next best step.
Cermak Immediate Care also provides specialist referrals if you have a complex medical issue.
Take advantage of convenient on-site labs at Cermak Immediate Care by calling the office, requesting a visit online, or simply walking in today.