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Folate

Test Code
LAB69


CPT Codes
82746

Includes
Folate


Preferred Specimen
Gold top tube


Minimum Volume
2mL Serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Heparin Plasma


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen up to 4 weeks


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly Hemolyzed, contaminated, not enough volume


Setup Schedule
Everyday


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
2.8-20 ng/mL


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.