Drive-Thru Tests, Vaccines Available At Edward-Elmhurst Health

Downers Grove IL

28 January, 2022

1:34 PM

Description

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — A new three-lane drive-thru opens Monday at Edward-Elmhurst Health Center in Downers Grove, giving patients an opportunity to get coronavirus tests, strep tests, blood work done more conveniently. The enclosed drive-thru is adjacent to the health center's walk-in clinic, which opened its doors in July 2021. Appointments are required to get a vaccination or lab test completed via the drive-thru at Edward-Elmhurst Health Center. When patients get to the drive-thru, they must first pull up to a registration checkpoint, where they can register using a phone number or QR code from the sign to get additional instructions. The following laboratory tests are available via the Edward-Elmhurst Health drive-thru: Basic metabolic panel Beta hCG Complete blood countComprehensive metabolic panel COVID-19 Flu A and B, RSV Hemoglobin A1CHIV antibodyLipid PanelProstate specific antigenProthrombin time Rapid strep testSpecimen drop-off for stool or urine testsThyroid stimulating hormone A doctor's order is required for all lab testing. Click the link to schedule a test. Coronavirus tests may also be scheduled by calling 630-527-3200. Patients can go into the walk-in center for rapid strep or coronavirus testing if they do not have a doctor's order. As of Jan. 31, the drive-thru will offer Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines and booster shots. The drive-thru and walk-in center are open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Downers Grove Edward-Elmhurst Health Center is located at 2205 Butterfield Rd.