Folate Build info

Synonyms

• FOLATE
• FOLIC ACID
• VITAMIN B9
• LAB69

Short Name

FOLATE

Procedure Master Number

LAB69

Procedure ID

786

Clinical Info

Aids in the detection of folate deficiency.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of serum (0.6 mL min)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

2 hours Hours Room Temperature
2 Days Refrigerated
28 Days Frozen

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday,Continuously

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

82746

PDM

5300390

Results