Test directory: Folate, Serum and RBC

Ordering Code578
Test NameFolate, Serum and RBC
AliasFolic Acid, Tetrahydrofolate, Pteroylglutamic Acid for RBC and
Serum
Preferred SpecimenWhole Blood, EDTA, K2 AND Serum
Preferred Container1 L (EDTA - Lavender Top) 1 SS (Serum/Separator - Red/Grey or Gold)
Optimum VolumeWhole Blood, EDTA, K2: 3 mL AND Serum: 1 mL
Handling InstructionsFoil specimens to protect from light.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityWhole Blood for RBC Folate: Ambient: 3 Days, Refrigerated: 3
Days, Frozen: 30 Days
Serum for Serum Folate: Ambient: 2 Hours, Refrigerated: 2 Days,
Frozen: 1 Month
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time7 Days
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI