Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Folate – Serum
Alias or Abbreviation:FOL
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022 On scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Part of Profile:VIT1, VIT2
Tests in Profile:VIT1 B12/FOL, VIT2 B12/FOL/FN
Lower Reference Range Limit:3.1
Upper Reference Range Limit:20.5
Units:ng/ml
Minimum Sample Volume:Adults: 1 mL >br/> Infants: 0.5 mL
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
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
