Convenient Lab Testing in Palatine, IL

Yes, at Immediate Care, you can typically have blood tests performed during your visit, depending on your medical needs and the reason for your appointment. Our facility is equipped to collect blood samples on-site, making it convenient for our patients to get the necessary lab work without needing to schedule a separate visit.

If your provider determines that blood work is necessary to diagnose or monitor your health condition, we will order the appropriate tests during your visit. In most cases, our team can draw your blood sample immediately. However, for certain specialized tests, we may provide you with instructions to visit an affiliated laboratory.

We encourage you to ask your healthcare provider during your appointment whether blood tests can be performed that day and if any special preparations, like fasting, are required. Our goal is to make your care as seamless and efficient as possible.

At Immediate Care, we offer rapid, on-site strep tests for individuals experiencing sore throat symptoms. If you come in with a sore throat—especially if you also have a fever, swollen lymph nodes, or no cough—our providers may suspect strep throat, a common infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria.

To quickly and accurately diagnose strep throat, our team performs a rapid strep test (Rapid Antigen Detection Test, or RADT) right in our clinic. This simple test involves swabbing the back of your throat and tonsils. Results are available within minutes, so you don’t have to wait long for answers.

In certain cases, we may also recommend a throat culture, which is more sensitive and can confirm the diagnosis if the rapid test is negative but symptoms are strongly suggestive of strep. Throat cultures take a bit longer, but ensure thorough and accurate care.

Prompt strep testing allows us to distinguish between bacterial and viral sore throats. This means we can provide you with the right treatment—prescribing antibiotics only when necessary, and helping you avoid unnecessary medication if your sore throat is caused by a virus.

Urinalysis is one of the essential diagnostic tools we use to quickly evaluate patients with symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs). When you visit our clinic with concerns such as painful urination, frequent urges to urinate, or lower abdominal discomfort, our medical team may recommend a urinalysis as part of your immediate assessment.

During this simple and non-invasive test, your urine sample is analyzed for key markers—including white blood cells, red blood cells, nitrites, and bacteria—that can indicate infection or inflammation in the urinary tract. An increased number of white blood cells (pyuria) or the presence of nitrites, which are produced by certain bacteria, may strongly suggest a bacterial UTI. Sometimes, blood (hematuria) or protein may also be detected, pointing to infection or other urinary tract conditions.

At Immediate Care, we combine urinalysis results with your clinical symptoms to make a prompt and accurate diagnosis. If needed, we may send your sample for urine culture to identify the specific bacteria responsible, ensuring you receive the most effective treatment.

At Immediate Care, we offer flu testing for patients experiencing symptoms such as fever, body aches, sore throat, or cough. Our team is equipped to quickly evaluate and diagnose influenza using a variety of tests, including rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs), which can provide results in as little as 15 to 30 minutes. For cases requiring additional accuracy, we also offer more sensitive molecular tests.

Flu testing is especially important during flu season or when your symptoms might be caused by other illnesses. An early and accurate diagnosis allows our providers to recommend the most appropriate treatment.

If you’re experiencing flu-like symptoms, visit Immediate Care. Our healthcare professionals will assess your condition, determine if a flu test is appropriate, and guide you through the next steps for care and recovery.

The turnaround time for receiving your results depends on the type of test and its urgency. For many routine blood tests—such as a complete blood count (CBC) or a basic metabolic panel—results are typically available within a few hours to a couple of days. We also offer rapid tests for certain infectious diseases (like flu, strep, or COVID-19), which can provide results in less than an hour during your visit.

Some specialized tests, including cultures or genetic panels, may take several days or even weeks, as they require more complex processing. If your provider at Immediate Care determines that your test is urgent, we can often expedite it so you receive answers as quickly as possible—sometimes even the same day.

After your visit, our team will inform you about the expected timeframe for your specific lab results. You can also conveniently access your results through our secure online patient portal once they’re ready. Our goal is to get you the answers you need, as quickly and efficiently as possible, so you can get back to feeling your best.

At Immediate Care, Dr. Uzair Syed, MD, provides convenient lab testing to help patients better understand their health and receive the right guidance for their needs. Whether patients need lab tests for illness symptoms, routine health concerns, infection screening, or follow-up care, Dr. Syed uses test results along with a careful medical evaluation to support accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.

Dr. Uzair Syed, MD, takes a personalized approach by reviewing each patient’s symptoms, medical history, and lab results in detail before recommending the next steps. With accessible lab testing and attentive care, Immediate Care helps patients make informed decisions that support better health, prevention, and long-term wellness. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are located at 371 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067. We serve patients from Palatine IL, Rolling Meadows IL, Arlington Heights IL, Mount Prospect IL, and surrounding cities.