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Folate, Serum
MessagePerformed at SRMC
Test Code
FOL
CPT Codes
82746
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Serum Gel or Red Top
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Protect from light. This test should not be requested on patients who have recently received methotrexate or other folic acid antagonist.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | |
| Plasma (Li Hep) - Separated | Protected from light | Refrigerated | 8 hour |
| Protected from light | Frozen | > 8 hours | |
| Serum SST | Protected from light | Refrigerated | 8 hours |
| Protected from light | Frozen | > 8 hours | |
| Red Top - Separated | Protected from light | Refrigerated | 8 hours |
| Protected from light | Frozen | >8 hours |
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Reference Range
3.1-17.5 ng/L
