RBC FOLATE
Serum folate concentrations are affected by diet whereas RBC folate is a more reliable indicator of folate status. This assay is useful for identification of folate deficiency when serum folate is normal but there is a high clinical suspicion of nutritional deficiency. It is used in the evaluation of individuals with low serum levels of both folate and iron |
![]() Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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![]() Report Delivery : Same day |
RBC FOLATE
Test Code | R-01 |
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Test Description | **RBC FOLATE |
Clinical Category | Anemia, Nutritional Disorders |
Sample | 2 mL (1 mL min.) whole blood from EDTA tube AND 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum. Wrap tubes in aluminium foil to protect from light |
Method/Technology | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
Storage/Temp | |
Reporting Time | DAILY |