| Ordering Code | 578 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Folate, Serum and RBC |
| Alias | Folic Acid, Tetrahydrofolate, Pteroylglutamic Acid for RBC and Serum |
| Profile Contains |
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| Preferred Specimen | Whole Blood, EDTA, K2 AND Serum |
| Preferred Container | 1 L (EDTA - Lavender Top) 1 SS (Serum/Separator - Red/Grey or Gold) |
| Optimum Volume | Whole Blood, EDTA, K2: 3 mL AND Serum: 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions | Foil specimens to protect from light. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Frozen |
| Specimen Stability | Whole 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. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 7 Days |
| Reference Lab | Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI |
Reference range(s) for Folate, Serum
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folate, Serum | ALL | >3.1 | >3.1 | ng/mL |
Reference range(s) for Folate, RBC
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 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. |