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Blood Test Information

Folate
 
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml

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Test Code: FOL

Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)

Special instructions
None

Time limit for add on
48 hours post collection.

Minimum retesting interval
Test should not be repeated within 42 days.


Reference range
3 - 20

Units
µg/L

Linked to
Haematinics

Turnaround Time
2 days

Department: Biochemistry

Clinical Application
NOTE: Change in method and reference ranges from 10/01/2023.

At levels 3.0 - 4.5 ug/L, consider other causes of macrocytosis but if clinical suspicion remains high, consider a trial of therapy after B12 levels have been investigated. Monitor FBC/MCV for response.

 
 

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