Where to go for STD testing in Cicero
All three urgent care clinics in Cicero list STD testing among the conditions they treat, so the practical question is which one is open and how far you are willing to travel.
| Clinic | Google rating | Weekday hours | Book or call |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Urgent Care Cicero4769 W Cermak Rd, Ste. B, CiceroX-ray on siteLab on siteSe habla español | 4.9★★★★½180 reviews | 8:00 am – 8:00 pm | Check in online(708) 982-3898 |
| Midwest Express Clinic — Cicero3314 S Cicero Ave, Unit B, CiceroX-ray on siteLab on siteMedicaid | 4.8★★★★½1,212 reviews | 8:00 am – 8:00 pm | Check in online(708) 391-3030 |
| Cermak Immediate Care — Cicero5741 W Cermak Rd, CiceroX-ray on siteLab on siteSe habla españolMedicaid | 4.7★★★★½3,398 reviews | 7:00 am – 11:59 pmLatest in Cicero | Check in online(708) 222-0100 |
If it is late. Cermak Immediate Care on 5741 W Cermak Rd stays open until 11:59 pm seven days a week. Every other clinic in the area closes by 8 pm on weekdays and several by 6 pm at weekends, so after 8 pm it is realistically that clinic or an emergency room — and an emergency room will cost several times more for the same complaint.
What STD testing costs in Cicero
A walk-in visit for STD testing runs about $100–$250 if you are paying yourself, before any test or prescription. STD panels are often billed per test rather than bundled, so the total depends on how many you ask for. Ask what the panel includes before agreeing to it, and ask the self-pay price per test — the difference between a basic and a comprehensive panel can be large.
On Illinois Medicaid the copay is typically $3–$8, and often nothing. Cermak Immediate Care and Midwest Express Clinic both state that they accept Medicaid; AFC Urgent Care lists only “most major insurance” without naming it, so confirm before you go. Our guide to Medicaid at urgent care covers what to ask and what to bring.
The same complaint at an emergency room typically costs $1,000 or more. That gap is the single strongest reason to use urgent care when the problem is not an emergency — see urgent care costs and insurance for the full breakdown.
Urgent care, the ER, or wait it out
Testing is almost always a walk-in matter. What makes it urgent is pain, fever, or a known exposure to HIV — that last one has a hard clock on it.
| Urgent care handles this | Go to an emergency room |
|---|---|
| No symptoms, but you want to be tested | Severe pelvic or testicular pain |
| Discharge, burning, or sores | Fever with pelvic pain |
| A partner told you they tested positive | Known HIV exposure within 72 hours — go now, PEP is time-limited |
| Routine screening before a new relationship | Inability to urinate |
| Follow-up testing after treatment | Widespread rash with fever after a new exposure |
Symptoms — and why their absence proves nothing
What happens at the visit
Depending on what is being tested for, expect a urine sample, a blood draw, a swab, or some combination. Most results are sent to a lab and take a few days; some rapid tests are available on site. Clinics see this constantly and it is a routine visit for them — there is nothing unusual about asking. If you have symptoms, treatment is sometimes started before results return.
What to bring, what to ask
- Photo ID and your insurance or Medicaid card. If you have neither, ask for the self-pay price up front — every clinic here quotes one.
- A list of any medicines you take, including anything bought over the counter.
- Know the approximate date of the exposure you are worried about. That date determines whether a test is meaningful yet, and whether you need to come back and repeat it.
- Ask whether the test is done on site or sent out, because that changes when you get an answer.
- Ask what to do if you are not improving, and by when — a clear answer to that question is the most useful thing you can leave with.
- Severe pelvic pain, or severe testicular pain
- Fever alongside pelvic pain
- Inability to urinate
- A known HIV exposure within the last 72 hours
- Widespread rash with fever following a new exposure
HIV post-exposure prophylaxis works only if started quickly, ideally within hours and no later than 72 hours — that is an emergency department visit, not a wait for clinic hours. See urgent care versus the emergency room.
Related guides
UTI · Pregnancy testing · Skin rash · Costs and insurance · Medicaid at urgent care
Or compare every clinic in the area on our Cicero urgent care listing, and see what wait times are actually like.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get STD testing in Cicero without an appointment?
All three Cicero clinics list STD or STI testing — Cermak Immediate Care, AFC Urgent Care and Midwest Express Clinic — and all three accept walk-in patients seven days a week.
How long should I wait before getting tested?
It depends on the infection. Chlamydia and gonorrhoea are generally detectable within about one to two weeks; HIV and syphilis can take several weeks to show reliably. Testing too soon is the main cause of a false negative, so tell the clinic your exposure date and ask whether a repeat test is needed.
Is STD testing confidential?
Yes — it is a normal medical visit covered by the same privacy rules as any other. If you are on a family insurance plan and billing visibility is a concern, ask about the self-pay price, which avoids an insurance claim entirely.
How much does STD testing cost in Cicero?
It varies with how many tests are run, since panels are often billed per test. Ask what a panel includes and what each test costs self-pay before agreeing — the range between a basic and comprehensive panel is wide.
What if I was exposed to HIV recently?
Go to an emergency department now, not a walk-in clinic. Post-exposure prophylaxis has to start within 72 hours and works better the sooner it begins.
Clinic hours, services and insurance were checked on 2026-09-02 against each clinic’s own website and booking platform. Google ratings come from the Google Places API and are refreshed regularly. Where a detail could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess. Hours change without notice — call before you travel.