SMAC 20 profile

2 days

SMAC 20 profile is a regularly ordered group of tests that gives important information about the current status of your health, including blood sugar levels, kidney function, cholesterol, sodium and potassium levels, and more.  

SMAC 20 Profile includes the following tests: 

  •        Glucose (FBS) 
  •        Urea 
  •        Creatinine 
  •        Uric Acid 
  •        Cholesterol 
  •        Triglyceride 
  •        HDL – Cholesterol 
  •        IDL – Cholesterol 
  •        Total Bilirubin 
  •        Direct Bilirubin 
  •        SGPT (ALT) 
  •        SGOT (AST) 
  •        GGT 
  •        AlkalinePhosphatase (ALP)
  •        LDH 
  •        CK 
  •        Total Protein 
  •        Albumin 
  •        Potassium 
  •        Sodium 
  •        Chloride 
  •        Calcium 
  •        Phosphorous 
  •        Serum Iron 

Glucose (FBS)  

Fasting blood sugar (FBS) is a test that determines the blood sugar level after a person has fasted overnight (for at least eight hours). The test is done in the morning before the person has eaten. The normal range for blood glucose is 70 to 100 mg/dl. Levels between 100 and 126 mg/dl are considered impaired fasting glucose or pre-diabetes. Diabetes is generally diagnosed when fasting blood glucose levels are 126 mg/dl or higher.  

Urea 

Urea is produced when protein is broken down in your body. It is made in the liver and passed out of your body through urine. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test measures the amount of nitrogen in your blood, which comes from the urea waste product, to evaluate kidney function and monitor the effectiveness of dialysis.    

Creatinine  

Creatinine blood test measures the level of creatinine in the blood. Creatinine is a waste product that forms when creatine, which is found in your muscles, breaks down. Creatinine levels provide your doctor with information about how well your kidneys are working.  

Uric Acid  

Uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in your blood or urine. Uric acid is a normal waste product that is made when the body breaks down chemicals called purines. Purines are substances found in your own cells and also in some foods such as liver, anchovies, sardines, and dried beans. Most uric acid dissolves in your blood, then goes to the kidneys. From there, it leaves the body through your urine. If your body makes too much uric acid or doesn’t release enough into your urine, it forms crystals in your joints. This condition is known as gout. Gout is a form of arthritis that causes painful inflammation in and around the joints. High uric acid levels can also cause other disorders, including kidney stones and kidney failure.  

Cholesterol  

Cholesterol test is a blood test that measures different types of cholesterol and certain fats in your blood. For example, too much LDL cholesterol in the blood may signal a heightened risk of heart disease or other serious conditions.  

Triglyceride  

Triglyceride level test, also known as triacylglycerol test, measures triglycerides in your blood. Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in the blood. The results of this test help your doctor determine the risk of you developing heart disease. 

HDL – Cholesterol  

High levels of cholesterol are associated with the development of hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and heart disease. The test for high-density lipoproteins cholesterol (HDL) measures the amount of HDL-C in the blood. HDL cholesterol is often called “good” cholesterol.   

IDL – Cholesterol  

If a person has intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDL) then it is assumed that if no further precaution is taken to take care of the cholesterol levels, then a person will have a high count of low-density lipoproteins (LDL). Low-density lipoprotein is a type of lipoprotein that consists of cholesterol: LDL – Cholesterol (LDL-C) and similar substances with a small amount of protein. Testing for LDL-C often involves using a formula to calculate the amount of LDL-C in blood based on the results of a lipid panel. Sometimes, LDL-C is measured directly. Monitoring and maintaining appropriate levels of cholesterol and other lipids is important for staying healthy. LDL-C test determines your risk of developing heart disease and monitors the effectiveness of lipid-lowering therapy.  

Total Bilirubin  

Bilirubin is an orange-yellow pigment, a waste product primarily produced by the normal breakdown of heme. Heme is a component of hemoglobin, which is found in red blood cells (RBCs). Bilirubin is ultimately processed by the liver so that it can be removed from the body. A total bilirubin test measures the amount of bilirubin in the blood to evaluate a person’s liver function or to help diagnose anemias caused by RBC destruction. 

Direct Bilirubin  

This test looks for bilirubin in your blood or urine. A small amount of bilirubin in your blood is normal.  Bilirubin is a substance made when your body breaks down old red blood cells. It is also found in bile, which your liver makes to help digest the food you eat.   

SGPT (ALT)  

An ALT test measures the level of alanine aminotransferase, also called ALT or SGPT. ALT is one of the enzymes that help the liver convert food into energy. High levels of these enzymes can be a sign that the liver is injured or irritated and the enzymes are leaking out of the liver cells.  

SGOT (AST)  

The SGOT test is a blood test that is part of a liver profile. It measures a liver enzyme called serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase. This enzyme is usually called AST, which stands for aspartate aminotransferase. An SGOT test (or AST test) evaluates how much of this liver enzyme is in the blood.  

GGT  

Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) is an enzyme found in the body and mostly in the liver. A GGT test measures the amount of GGT in the blood. High levels of GGT in the blood may be a sign of liver disease or damage to the bile ducts. When the liver is damaged, GGT may leak into the bloodstream. 

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) 

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme found in several tissues throughout the body. The ALP in blood samples of healthy adults comes mainly from the liver, with most of the rest coming from bones (skeleton). Elevated levels of ALP in the blood are most commonly caused by liver disease, bile duct obstruction, gallbladder disease, or bone disorders. This test measures the level of ALP in the blood to screen for or monitor treatment for liver damage or disease or a bone disorder and help detect gallbladder disease.  

LDH  

Lactate dehydrogenase test looks for signs of damage to the body’s tissues. The test measures the amount of LDH in your blood or other body fluid. LDH is an enzyme that turns sugar into energy and is found in almost every cell of your body, including your blood, muscles, brain, kidneys, and pancreas. 

CK 

Creatine kinase test may be used to detect inflammation of muscles (myositis) or muscle damage due to muscle disorders (myopathies) such as muscular dystrophy or to help diagnose rhabdomyolysis if its signs and symptoms are present.  

Total Protein  

Albumin and globulin are two types of proteins in your body. The total protein test measures the total amount of albumin and globulin in your body. It is used as part of your routine health checkup. It may also be used in case of unexpected weight loss, fatigue, or the symptoms of a kidney or liver disease.  

Albumin 

Albumin is a type of liver function test. It is a blood test that measures different enzymes and proteins in the liver, including albumin. An albumin test may also be part of a comprehensive metabolic panel – a test that measures several substances in your blood.  

Potassium  

A potassium test is used to detect abnormal potassium levels, including high potassium (hyperkalemia) and low potassium (hypokalemia). It is often used as part of an electrolyte panel or basic metabolic panel for a routine health exam.  

Sodium  

A sodium blood test is used to detect abnormal sodium levels, including low sodium (hyponatremia) and high sodium (hypernatremia). It is often used as part of an electrolyte panel or basic metabolic panel for a routine health exam.  

Chloride  

Chloride is an electrolyte. It is a negatively charged ion that works with other electrolytes, such as potassium, sodium, and bicarbonate to help regulate the amount of fluid in the body and maintain the acid-base balance. Chloride is present in all body fluids, but in its highest concentration, it is found in the blood and the fluid outside of the body’s cells. The chloride test measures the level of chloride in the blood and/or urine to determine if there is a problem with your body’s electrolyte balance or acid-base (pH) balance. Also, this test is used to monitor treatment and as part of a routine health checkup.  

Calcium  

Blood calcium test is used to screen for, diagnose, and monitor a range of conditions related to the bones, heart, nerves, kidneys, and teeth. The test may also be prescribed for a person with symptoms of a parathyroid disorder, malabsorption, or an overactive thyroid.  

Phosphorous  

Phosphate blood test measures the amount of phosphate in your blood. Phosphate is an electrically charged particle that contains the mineral phosphorus. Phosphorus works together with calcium to build strong bones and teeth. Normally, the kidneys filter and remove excess phosphate from the blood.  

Serum Iron  

Serum iron test measures the amount of circulating iron that is bound to transferrin (90%) and serum ferritin (10%). Clinicians order this laboratory test when they are concerned about iron deficiency, which can cause anemia and other health problems.  

Instructions: a patient is required to fast for 12 hours before the collection of samples. Fasting is described as not eating or drinking anything other than water for at least 12 hours before testing. The patient should not be receiving any intravenous infusions that may disrupt the acid-base balance. The patient should be in a fasting and resting state (no exercise). Before testing, consult your primary care physician about discontinuing any drugs causing increased uric acid concentration such as diuretics, pyrazinamide, ethambutol, and nicotinic acid.