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Test Code FOLATE FOLATE, FOLIC ACID

Important Note

The results of this assay can be falsely elevated due to the consumption of Biotin.  Please instruct patients to discontue the use of vitamins or supplements that contain Biotin 12hrs before blood draw.

Performing Location

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Collection Instructions

Refer to Venipuncture Protocol

 

Collection Container

Gold top or Marble Red top vacutainer

 

Specimen Required/Volume

1.0 mL

Specimen Type

serum

Turn-Around Guidelines

Monday - Friday

Reference Values

>2.8 ng/mL

Method

VITROS5600-Competitive Binding Immunoassay

CPT

82746

LOINC

2284-8

Special Handling

For Chemistry techs only:

Spin down sample immediately; Aliquot 1 mL of serum and FREEZE