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Folate, Plasma
MessagePerformed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
10.2018
10.2018
Test Code
FOLAT
CPT Codes
82746
Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube
Minimum Volume
1mL
Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
No Add-On
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Reference Range
7.0 - 31.4 ng/mL
Clinical Significance
Folic acid deficiency is common in pregnant women, alcoholics, in patients whose diets do not include raw fruits and vegetables, and in people with structural damage to the small intestine. Low folic acid levels can be the result of a primary vitamin B12 deficiency that decreases the ability of cells to take up folic acid.
Levels < 4.0 ng/mL are associated with folate deficiency (WHO 2008).
Renal impairment may cause falsely low folate levels.
Levels < 4.0 ng/mL are associated with folate deficiency (WHO 2008).
Renal impairment may cause falsely low folate levels.
