Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Folate (Serum)
Alias or Abbreviation:FOL
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:VIT1, VIT2
Tests in Profile:VIT1 B12/FOL, VIT2 B12/FOL/FN
E-Requesting Tab:Routine Pathology, Blood Science
Lower Reference Range Limit:3.1
Upper Reference Range Limit:20.5
Units:ng/ml
Minimum Sample Volume:Adults: 1ml, infants: 0.5ml
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients:4 hrs. Outpatients:1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:BF
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:Same day
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Folate not requestable without Vit B12. Minimal retest interval of 3 months.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
