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Folate

Test Code
FOL


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Instructions
Spin within 2 hours of collection.


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 8 hours at room temp., 2 days refrigerated and >2 days if frozen.


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.


Clinical Significance
Folate deficiency is most commonly due to insufficient dietary intake and is most commonly encountered in pregnancy or in alcoholics.




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