Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Low-Cost Blood Screenings: April 23
Low-cost blood screenings will be available on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at San Juan College’s Henderson Fine Arts building, room 9006. New to this year’s screening options is a test for vitamin D.
Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones. A screening for vitamin D is often used to monitor for and help diagnose conditions such as osteoporosis, and should be considered for the elderly and people with limited exposure to the sun.
The complete list of tests available include a comprehensive metabolic panel for $15, a lipid profile for $10, a thyroid profile for $10, a prostate screening for $10, a hemoglobin and hematocrit screening for $10, and a vitamin D screening for $15. Cash or checks are the only available methods of payment; no credit cards will be accepted.
Adults and children under the age of 18 who are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, that would like to participate in the low-cost blood screening, are asked to fast for 12 hours before the test to ensure accuracy; water is permitted. All blood draws are done on a first come, first served basis. Test results will be mailed to the person receiving the test within two weeks, and can be taken to and discussed with a healthcare provider. All testing will be done by San Juan Regional Medical Center staff as a public service. For more information, visit sanjuanregional.com or call 505.609.6449.
What: Low-cost blood screenings
Who: Adults and children under the age of 18 who are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
When: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 / 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Where: San Juan College, Henderson Fine Arts Building, room 9006
(4601 College Boulevard, Farmington, NM)