Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Wrap tube in aluminium foil to protect from light. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 8 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 48 hrs

Stability (Frozen): 4 weeks

Method: CLIA

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 10 – 15 days

Usage: Folate functions as coenzymes in many metabolic pathways. Testing is useful in detecting folate deficiency and to monitor folate therapy. Folate deficiency is a cause of Megaloblastic and Macrocytic anemias.

Specialty: Physician

Disease: Anemia, Nutritional disorders

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Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: Wrap tube in aluminium foil to protect from light.