Test directory: Folate, RBC

Ordering Code4902
Test NameFolate, RBC
AliasRed Blood Cell Folate, RBC Folic Acid, Folic Acid, RBC, Folic
Acid, Red Cell Folate, RBC Folate
Preferred SpecimenWhole Blood, EDTA, K2
Preferred Container1 L (EDTA - Lavender Top)
Optimum Volume3 mL
Handling InstructionsFoil specimen to protect from light.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 72 Hours, Refrigerated: 72 Hours, Frozen: 30 Days
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time7 Days
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI