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

Reference Interval
Low High Units Note
>= 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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