Ordering Recommendation
Aids in the detection of folate deficiency.
Mnemonic
FOL
Methodology
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to ARUP Amber Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
EDTA plasma. Hemolyzed specimens. Refrigerated specimens exposed to light for more than 24 cumulative hours.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 8 hours; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval
Less than or equal to 3.9 ng/mL: Deficient
4.0-5.8 ng/mL: Indeterminate
Greater than or equal to 5.9 ng/mL: Normal
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82746
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0070070 | Folate, Serum | 2284-8 |
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Aliases
- Folic Acid
- serum folate
- Vitamin B9
Folate, Serum