FOLATE, SERUM (VITAMIN B9) | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:133 | Specimen Collection:Serum |
| Component: Folate, serum | Method: IA |
| Collection Notes:Fasting specimens are preferred. Protect from light. Hemolyzed specimens are not acceptable. | |
| Clinical Utility:Useful for detecting folate deficiency and for evaluating macrocytic and megaloblastic anemia. | |
| CPT Code:82746 | Testing Location:AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 8 Hours Refrigerated 4 Days | |