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Test Code LAB1230079 Folate, RBC

Important Note

ARUP's test code: 0070385

Useful For

Aids in the detection of folate deficiency.

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

Specimen Required

 

NOTE: Hematocrit must be performed and indicated on the test request form.  If the patient has not received a transfusion or experienced excessive bleeding between the RBC folate draw and the hematocrit draw, any hematocrit drawn within 24 hours of the RBC folate draw is acceptable.

Specimen Stability Information

Transport: CRITICAL FROZEN.

Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment. Mix specimen well. Transfer 1 mL whole blood to an ARUP Amber Transport Tube.

 

Stability: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 2 months

Reject Due To

  • Non-frozen specimens
  • Clotted specimens

Day(s) Performed

Sun-Sat

Method Name

Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

CPT Code Information

82747

Reference Values

Greater than or equal to 366 ng/mL

LOINC Code Information

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0070356 Folate, RBC 2283-0
0097130 Hematocrit (client supplied) 20570-8

Secondary ID

  • Folate, Red Blood Cell
  • Folate, Red Cell
  • Folic Acid
  • RBC Folate
  • Vitamin B9