Urgent Care Services FAQ

Yes, most urgent care centers offer X-ray services on-site with results in 15-30 minutes. Cost ranges from $100-$250 without insurance, or $25-$75 copay with insurance.

Yes, most urgent care centers provide stitches (sutures) for cuts and lacerations. They can handle wounds on arms, legs, torso, and scalp. Cost is typically $200-$500 including wound cleaning and numbing. Get stitches within 6-8 hours of injury for best results.

Yes, most urgent care centers offer confidential STD testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, herpes, and more. Results take 1-3 days for most tests (rapid HIV in 20 minutes). Cost is $50-$200 without insurance.

Some urgent care centers offer ultrasounds, but not all. Availability depends on the facility's equipment and staffing. Cost is typically $200-$500 without insurance. For pregnancy ultrasounds, you'll usually need an OB-GYN or hospital.

Yes, most urgent care centers offer blood work and lab testing. Common tests include CBC, metabolic panels, glucose, cholesterol, and infection markers. Cost is typically $50-$200 without insurance. Results are usually available within 24-48 hours.

Yes, urgent care providers can prescribe antibiotics for bacterial infections like strep throat, UTIs, sinus infections, and skin infections. They'll evaluate your symptoms, may run tests, and prescribe appropriate antibiotics if needed.

Yes, urgent care is an excellent choice for UTI treatment. They can diagnose UTIs with a simple urine test, prescribe antibiotics, and have you feeling better within 24-48 hours. Cost is typically $100-$200 without insurance.

Yes, many urgent care centers can administer IV fluids for dehydration, hangovers, migraines, and illness recovery. Cost is typically $150-$300 without insurance. Treatment takes about 30-60 minutes.

Yes, urgent care providers can prescribe most medications including antibiotics, pain relievers, inhalers, and more. They cannot prescribe controlled substances like opioids for more than a few days or ADHD medications.

Yes, urgent care is ideal for sore throat treatment. They can perform a rapid strep test (results in 10 minutes), diagnose the cause, and prescribe antibiotics if it's bacterial. Cost is typically $100-$150 without insurance.

Yes, urgent care can diagnose and treat ear infections in both children and adults. They'll examine your ear, determine the type of infection, and prescribe antibiotics or ear drops as needed. Cost is typically $100-$150.

Yes, urgent care can diagnose and treat pink eye (conjunctivitis). They'll determine if it's viral, bacterial, or allergic, and prescribe antibiotic eye drops if needed. Cost is typically $100-$150 plus $10-$30 for drops.

Yes, urgent care can diagnose flu with a rapid test (results in 15 minutes) and prescribe Tamiflu if caught within 48 hours of symptoms. They can also provide IV fluids for dehydration. Cost is typically $100-$200.

Yes, urgent care can evaluate and treat most back pain. They can perform X-rays, prescribe muscle relaxants and pain relievers, and refer you to specialists if needed. Cost is typically $150-$350 with X-ray.

Yes, urgent care can treat mild to moderate allergic reactions with antihistamines, steroids, and monitoring. For severe reactions (anaphylaxis) with throat swelling or difficulty breathing, call 911 or go to the ER immediately.

Yes, urgent care is ideal for sprained ankles. They can X-ray to rule out fractures, provide splints or braces, prescribe pain medication, and give recovery instructions. Cost is typically $200-$400 with X-ray.