Folate (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100395

Alias/See Also

LAB69: Folate
LAB8025:
LAB69A: Folate (Folic Acid) | FOLIC ACID

CPT Codes
82746x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*

Transport Temperature

Lab Only:It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the serum or plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Analyze fresh specimens, if possible. Separated samples are stable for 7 days at 20 to 25°C, at 2 to 8°C for up to 7 days, or frozen at -20°C for 8 months. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing. Repeated freeze/thaw cycles should be avoided to minimize potential protein degradation.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: September 19, 2023

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