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FOLATE, RBC (Ontario)

Test Details

Test Name : FOLATE, RBC

Alternative Test Names : FOLATE, RBC, FOLIC ACID RBC, VITAMIN B9 RBC

Code: 309

Test Overview : Used to assess nutritional status and investigate certain anemias; better than serum folate for determining overall folate status.

Test Preparation Instructions : N/A

Turnaround Time: 2 DAYS

Reference Interval:

Sex	Low	High	Component	Low	High	Units	Note
	Age			Reference Interval
F				>=	1200	Nanomole/Litre	1
M				>=	1200	Nanomole/Litre	2

Sex	Low	High	Component
	Age
F
M

Low	High	Units	Note
Reference Interval
>=	1200	Nanomole/Litre	1
>=	1200	Nanomole/Litre	2

(1)

CDN pop: >=1200 Nanomole/Litre
Deficiency during pregnancy: <900 Nanomole/Litre

(2)

CDN pop: >=1200 Nanomole/Litre

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container: LAVENDER TOP TUBE (EDTA)

Volume: 3.00mL

Collection Requirements: Do not centrifuge.

Storage and Transport: Store and ship refrigerated.

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OptimalRx Plus^®

Formerly known as Genecept Assay^®
New name. Same trusted results.

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