Folate
| Abbrev Code: | FOLIC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB69 | Order Name: | Folate |
| Synonyms: | Folic Acid | ||
| Methodology: | Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82746 x1, 82746 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.9 mL |
| Container: | Red (gel) protect from light Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) protect from light |
| Collection Instructions: | Patient should be fasting. Protect from light. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed specimen. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.35 mL minimum. Protect from light. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship refrigerated to arrive within 2 days or ship frozen if >2 days before testing can be completed. |
| Stability: | 2 hours at room temperature; 48 hours refrigerated; 28 days frozen. Freeze only once. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Roche-Grand Itasca, Roche-UMMC East) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 4.6-34.8 ng/mL |
| Use: | To evaluate anemias. |
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