How much does a flu test cost in Chicago?

The cost of flu test kits ranges from $18 to $24.50, with an average of $20. A flu test, on the other hand, can cost more or less based on a number of factors, including provider rates, geographic location, and whether or not your health insurance plan covers this treatment. Calling the testing firm directly is the most accurate way to find out how much a flu test costs.

Does insurance cover flu testing?

Flu testing is covered by many health insurance policies, especially if your doctor requests it because of your symptoms. Contact your health insurance provider directly to learn more about your benefits and flu testing coverage. Some flu testing firms will verify your insurance benefits for free to see if this test is covered by your plan.

How long after exposure to flu will you test positive?

You should get tested for the flu within three to four days of becoming ill, according to the CDC. It also warns that even if you don't have any symptoms or aren't yet experiencing them, you can spread the virus to others. On average, flu symptoms appear one to four days after the virus has entered your body.

How do they test for the flu in Chicago?

The flu can be diagnosed using a swab test or a nasal aspirate. For the swab test, your healthcare provider will take tissue and fluid samples from your nose or throat with a swab. For the nasal aspirate test, a saline solution is injected into your nose, and the sample is extracted with mild suction. Your sample may be sent to a lab for analysis, or test results may be available immediately.

How long does it take to get flu test results in Chicago?

Flu test results may come back straight away or take many hours or days, depending on the testing procedure used. The rapid flu test delivers results in 30 minutes on average, whereas results from flu tests sent to the lab take one to two days to arrive. The flu test provider will be able to provide you a more accurate time frame for receiving your findings.

What is a rapid flu test?

A fast flu test can determine whether you have the flu in less than 30 minutes. This test is quite handy because the results are available right away. This also gives you and your healthcare provider the opportunity to discuss the numerous treatment options available to you. Other types of flu testing must be sent to a lab, with results arriving within a few days.

How accurate is the rapid flu test?

The rapid flu test has been shown to have a higher percentage of false positives and false negatives than other types of flu testing, making it less accurate. If your flu test results are likely to be inaccurate or imprecise, your doctor may choose to perform a different type of flu test that requires lab analysis.

Where should I get a flu test?

A flu test is available in your doctor's office, as well as any pharmacy, drugstore, hospital, urgent care clinic, or other healthcare facility that offers it. The easiest way to find out where you can get a flu test is to use Solv's flu test directory. So you don't have to waste time looking for top-rated flu test providers in your neighborhood, Solv can supply you with a list of them.

How accurate are flu tests?

The rapid flu test is the most often used flu test, albeit it is not as accurate as other flu tests due to a high proportion of false positives and false negatives. If you're concerned about the accuracy of flu test results, request a non-rapid flu test from your doctor or flu test provider, which will be sent to a lab for analysis.

Can I do at-home flu testing?

Some manufacturers sell at-home flu tests with results that can be viewed on your smartphone, though you may need a doctor's prescription to utilize this service. There is also an at-home test that can establish whether you have COVID-19 or the flu, but you'll need a doctor's prescription and the findings must be sent to a lab. Inquire with your doctor about the accuracy and accessibility of at-home flu testing.

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Vitality Urgent Care

Open until 4:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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56 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 6008956 W Dundee Rd

4.92(312 reviews)

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9:20 AM 9:55 AM 10:30 AM 11:05 AM 11:40 AM 12:15 PM 12:50 PM 1:25 PM

96% of patients recommend this clinic.

Really kind staff and a very calm and relaxing experience, everything goes really smooth.

KIDS, Urgent Care Wheaton

KIDS

Open until 9:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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290 W Loop Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189290 W Loop Rd

4.76(3.8k reviews)

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11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 11 times today on Solv.

Everything is great, but I can’t figure out where to see the report.

Midwest Express Clinic, Bolingbrook- IL

Midwest Express Clinic

Open until 6:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Oct 31 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

157 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440157 E Boughton Rd

4.78(51 reviews)

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10:00 AM 10:20 AM 10:40 AM 11:00 AM 11:20 AM 11:40 AM 12:00 PM 12:20 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 1 time today on Solv.

Didn’t even know this place existed until o got sick and needed to see a doctor. Jumped online booked in a couple minutes, super easy. I will go back and will let people know about this place. All 3 ladies I spoke with were super nice and truly cared.

Pioneer Physicians Urgent Care, Bolingbrook

Pioneer Physicians Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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148 S Bolingbrook Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60440148 S Bolingbrook Dr

4.12(152 reviews)

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9:20 AM 9:30 AM 9:40 AM 9:50 AM 10:00 AM 10:10 AM 10:20 AM 10:30 AM

Popular Clinic! Booked 2 times today on Solv.

The staff and drs are amazing at this location. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff all around. I will always come to this location if myself or family members are sick.

NewMed Immediate Care, Hoffman Estates

NewMed Immediate Care

Open until 9:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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925 N Roselle Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169925 N Roselle Rd

4.65(1.3k reviews)

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9:35 AM 9:40 AM 9:45 AM 9:50 AM 9:55 AM 10:00 AM 10:05 AM 10:10 AM

Popular Clinic! Booked 6 times today on Solv.

Everything was smooth From scheduling to Check-in and the care they get you in and out.

AFC Urgent Care, Naperville

AFC Urgent Care

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Oct 31 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

1355 E Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 605631355 E Ogden Ave

4.43(234 reviews)

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9:20 AM 9:30 AM 9:40 AM 9:50 AM 10:00 AM 10:10 AM 10:20 AM 10:30 AM

Popular Clinic! Booked 5 times today on Solv.

It was pretty alright. All I really got was a list of stuff to do when I got home, nothing more or too special.

Midwest Express Clinic, Matteson- IL

Midwest Express Clinic

Open until 6:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Oct 2510:00 am - 6:00 pm
Oct 31 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

402 Town Center Rd, Matteson, IL 60443402 Town Center Rd

4.52(48 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 1 time today on Solv.

Zarminali Pediatrics, Central Naperville

Zarminali Pediatrics

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Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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1283 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL 605401283 S Naper Blvd

5.0(1 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 1 time today on Solv.

Midwest Express Clinic, Richton Park- IL

Midwest Express Clinic

Open until 6:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Oct 2510:00 am - 6:00 pm
Oct 31 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

4801 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 604714801 Sauk Trail

4.69(35 reviews)

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10:00 AM 10:20 AM 10:40 AM 11:00 AM 11:20 AM 11:40 AM 12:00 PM 12:20 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 1 time today on Solv.

The team was courteous to me. The website to schedule is not valid. The receptionist didn't see my appointment that u set. Must use the actual website instead of a third party.

Precision Immediate Care & Medical Center, West Chicago

Precision Immediate Care & Medical Center

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Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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206 S Neltnor Blvd, West Chicago, IL 60185206 S Neltnor Blvd

4.69(26 reviews)

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8:00 AM 8:03 AM 8:06 AM 8:10 AM 8:13 AM 8:16 AM 8:20 AM 8:23 AM

Popular Clinic! Booked 1 time today on Solv.

Great place, very professional. Staff and Dr were great. Very clean place.

UrgiClinic Urgent Care, Lockport

UrgiClinic Urgent Care

Open until 9:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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703 E 9th St, Lockport, IL 60441703 E 9th St

5.0(2 reviews)

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9:20 AM 9:30 AM 9:40 AM 9:50 AM 10:00 AM 10:10 AM 10:20 AM 10:30 AM

95% of patients recommend this clinic.

First Choice Immediate Care, Naperville

First Choice Immediate Care

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Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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1971 Gowdey Rd, Naperville, IL 605631971 Gowdey Rd

4.5(10 reviews)

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8:00 AM 8:20 AM 8:40 AM 9:00 AM 9:20 AM 9:40 AM 10:00 AM 10:20 AM

Popular Clinic! Booked 3 times today on Solv.

AFC Urgent Care, Libertyville

AFC Urgent Care

Open until 6:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

1366 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 600481366 S Milwaukee Ave

4.84(135 reviews)

Urgent care

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9:20 AM 9:30 AM 9:40 AM 9:50 AM 10:00 AM 10:10 AM 10:20 AM 10:30 AM

Popular Clinic! Booked 4 times today on Solv.

KIDS, Urgent Care Oak Brook

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1180 Harger Rd, Oak Brook, IL 605231180 Harger Rd

Pediatric urgent care

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Labcorp

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Mon 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Thu 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 11:59 pm
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20-4 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 6060220-4 N Wabash Ave

4.18(492 reviews)

Lab testing

I would 100% recommend this company to anyone wanting to check their health status. The process was incredibly easy and done through certified labs. The results are frequently back by the next day.

Quest Diagnostics

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Mon 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
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111 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60602111 N Wabash Ave

4.52(526 reviews)

Lab testing

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After receiving my results, I called Quest Lab Testing and discussed the results with a consultation. This consultation filled in my knowledge gaps and made me more aware of my particular situation.

Labcorp

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Mon 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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233 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611233 E Erie St

4.19(588 reviews)

Lab testing

I came in one day without an appoint and waited two hours as a walk-in before I had to leave without being tested. I made an appointment through Labcorp for the next day, showed up on time, got tested easily and was on my way in 15-20 minutes. Staff is friendly and helpful.

Quest Diagnostics, Blackhawk

Quest Diagnostics

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Mon 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Sat 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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1460 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 606421460 N Halsted St

4.21(592 reviews)

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Great discreet service, scheduled my visit and paid for for the test online not in Showed up at lab, checked in and was seen within minutes. Blood and urine were collected, test results came back quickly within 2 days because I did my test on a Friday. Quick, easy and cheap. Didn't have to wait for a visit to my PCP, and then get referral to lab.

Innovative Express Care

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

2400 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 606142400 N Ashland Ave

3.92(13 reviews)

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It was a breeze checking in as I had pre scheduled online. Staff were exceptional, and I only waited like 5 mins before they took me back. Great service and I would highly recommend this company.

Quest Diagnostics, Parkway Plaza

Quest Diagnostics

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Mon 6:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Thu 6:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fri 6:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sat 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

4126 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 606414126 N Milwaukee Ave

4.18(407 reviews)

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A great experience for something I had a lot of anxiety about. Had no wait time or issues at the testing center/lab. Had blood drawn at 3pm and had results by email at 9am the next morning.

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