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Folate Serum (Folic Acid)

Test Code
FOL


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum or Plasma (lithium heparin)


Instructions
"Avoid hemolyzed spec. Protect from light when refrig., thaw once and mix well.
Testing Frequency: Daily"


Transport Container
PST, Plasma Separator


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 8 hrs refrigerated, beyond 8 hrs freeze -20 deg.


Methodology
Chemilumimescent Immunoassay LOCI Technology

Reference Range
"M Up to 199 Years 3.1 - 17.5 ng/mL
F Up to 199 Years 3.1 - 17.5 ng/mL"




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.