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Folate, Serum

Test Code: 466

Speciman Type

Serum

Speciman Volume

1 mL serum

Fasting Required?

No

Average Results Turnaround

Collection Instructions

Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew analyte results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For patients receiving the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For patients on mega-doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementation.

Speciman Shipping

Transport Container:

Serum Separator Tube (SST®)

Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability:

  • Room temperature: 24 hours
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis

Low Risk

Male:
≥18 years
<3.4 ng/mL
Female:
≥18 years
<3.4 ng/mL

Borderline Risk

Male:
≥18 years
3.4-5.4 ng/mL
Female:
≥18 years
3.4-5.4 ng/mL

High Risk

Male:
≥18 years
>5.4 ng/mL
Female:
≥18 years
>5.4 ng/mL