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FOLATE

Message
Gold SST or LG-RED (serum) required.
 


Test Code
FOL


Alias/See Also
LAB69


CPT Codes
82746

Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Transport Container
GOLD-SST


Transport Temperature
REF-2 days


Setup Schedule
Set Up:
Report Available:


Reference Range
FOLATE 5.4-24.0 ng/mL    


Clinical Significance
Folate is most useful when ordered with vitamin B12 and red cell folic acid; detect folate deficiency; monitor therapy with folate; evaluate megaloblastic and macrocytic anemia. In mild folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies, serum folate and serum vitamin B12 can be normal. Homocysteine and methylmalonic acid are more sensitive indicators of mild deficiencies of these vitamins.


Performing Laboratory
LMH -  Chemistry  x3739 or 3764



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