Folate RBC FOLRBC
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Folic Acid, RBC |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Folic Acid, RBC |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
Folate levels have diagnostic significance in nutritional deficiencies, especially in cases of severe alcoholism, function damage to the upper third of small bowel, pregnancy and various forms of megoblastic anemia. Since serum folate levels are subject to rapid changes reflecting diet and absorption, RBC folate may be a better diagnostic tool since the levels remain fairly constant. |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Container |
Lavender Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
Whole blood stability: |
Methodology |
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay |
Days Performed |
Monday through Friday |
Performing Laboratory |
Northwell Health Laboratories |
CPT |
82747 |
PDM |
5911000 |
Result Interpretation499 - 1504 ng/mL |
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Forms |
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