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Test Code FORBC RBC Folate

Specimen Required

1 mL whole blood – see instructions

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Specimen Stability

Folate Room temperature: 72 hours , Refrigerated: 72 hours, Frozen: 30 days
Folate (light protected) Room temperature: 5 days, Refrigerated: 5 days, Frozen: 30 days
Hematocrit Room temperature: 48 hours, Refrigerated: 48 hours, Frozen: Unacceptable

Report Available

Next day

Method Name

Immunoassay (IA)

Includes

HCTRF – HCT RBC Folate
FOLP – Folate, Whole Blood
FOLR – RBC Folate

Collection Container / Tube

Preferred: EDTA (lavendar-top)
Other Acceptable Container: None

Transport / Storage Conditions

Room Temperature.

Special Instructions

Submit 1 EDTA (lavender-top) tube at room temperature.

Both the HCT and folate will be performed on this tube. Do not freeze as this will affect the HCT.

Folate is light sensitive. Minimize exposure to light during sample handling and storage. Foil wrap samples to protect from light. Gross hemolyis is acceptable.

Reference Values

280 ng/mL

Day(s) Performed

Mon-Fri evening

CPT Codes

82747

Alias/See Also

FOLATE RBC
LAB70
FOLRB

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