| Ordering Code | 4902 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Folate, RBC |
| Alias | Red Blood Cell Folate, RBC Folic Acid, Folic Acid, RBC, Folic Acid, Red Cell Folate, RBC Folate |
| Profile Contains |
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| Preferred Specimen | Whole Blood, EDTA, K2 |
| Preferred Container | 1 L (EDTA - Lavender Top) |
| Optimum Volume | 3 mL |
| Handling Instructions | Foil specimen to protect from light. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Frozen |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 72 Hours, Refrigerated: 72 Hours, Frozen: 30 Days |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 7 Days |
| Reference Lab | Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI |
Reference range(s) for Folate, RBC
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 23, 2024.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folate, RBC | ALL | See report. |