The annual SMAC program is again being sponsored by the Health Department, and
will be conducted on Saturday, May 17, 2008, beginning 8 AM in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building. The cost is $21.00 – checks are
to be made payable to the Borough of Mountain Lakes. Please note that
the Lab does not supply paid receipts.
SMAC signifies report by computer, which reads the blood chemistry for
Renal, Lipids, Electrolytes, Protein, Liver, and Cardiac and Bone conditions.
Results will be sent to your physician for interpretation (a copy is also
provided to you).
The HDL/LDL Cholesterol determines the high-density lipoprotein fraction,
which appears to be protective against coronary heart disease and the
low-density lipoproteins, which are predictive of coronary heart disease.
This is an index to evaluate heart disease risk.
Also included is the CBC hemogram that reports the size, shape, and
numbers of both white and red blood cells.
Persons who wish to participate in this screening must register by coming
into the Health Office prior to the date of the screening to obtain an
appointment for the morning of the 17th and completing a short form (or
call to have a form mailed to you). The blood test requires a
12-hour fast. Appointments must be made prior to the 17th.
No walk-ins.
As an added service, for an additional fee, a test for proper thyroid
functioning (TSH) can be ordered as can the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
to screen for potential cancer of the prostate. The TSH would be an
additional $24.00, and the PSA would be an additional $24.00.
This year Homocysteine & High Sensitive Cardiac CRP testing is available
at an additional cost of $25.00. Homocysteine is an amino acid (a building
block or protein) commonly produced by the body. Elevated levels of
homocysteine may irritate blood vessels or cause the blood to clot more
easily than normal. These factors can lead to blockages of the arteries
and blood vessels. High levels of homocysteine can sometimes be attributed
to a low dietary intake of B vitamins or folic acid (folate), abnormal
thyroid levels, kidney disease or some medications.
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Date:
Sat Mar 17, 2008