Laboratory test
Folic Acid
Folic Acid: 1 parameter from a blood sample, no fasting.
Also known as
Folate test · Folic acid test · Vitamin B9 test
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- Same day / 24 hours
- Parameters
- 1
- No home collection fee
What is the Folic Acid?
Folic Acid includes Folate (Folic Acid). The listed sample is Blood (Serum). The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the Folic Acid measure?
1 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Vitamins1 parameter
| Parameter | Unit | Catalogue method | LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folate (Folic Acid) | ng/mL | LC-MS/MS | 2284-8 |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
Folic Acid: sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Not required.
- You do not need to fast for this test. If your doctor advises, avoid taking folic acid or multivitamin supplements for a few days beforehand, as they can raise the result.
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