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Folate

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Friday


Test Code
FOL


CPT Codes
82746

Preferred Specimen
1.0 plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in an PST tube. Spin down. Protect specimen from light. Note: Hemolysis may affect results.


Transport Container
PST Tube


Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Reference Range
2.76-20.0 ng/mL


Clinical Significance
Used to aid in the differential diagnosis of anemia



Last Updated: July 10, 2018


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.