Folate
| About This Test |
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Department: Biochemistry Requirement:
Add-on requests are accepted up to 48 hours post sampling
Turnaround Time: Within 24 hours |
Background:
Investigation of anaemia, especially macrocytic anaemia
Samples will not be analysed if previous analysis performed within 3 months. If there is a specific clinical reason for analysis within this timeframe, please state this on the request card
Reference ranges:
| Age range | Reference range (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
| All ages/sexes | 3 - 12 |
Results outside the reference range do not necessarily indicate disease. Similarly, results within the reference range do not preclude abnormality. Please contact the Duty Biochemist for discussion of individual patient results.
Other Comments:
For more information, please see the following: Folate - Lab Tests Online
See also: Vitamin B12, Transferrin saturation, Ferritin