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HelpTest Code LAB69 Folate
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Investigation of suspected folate deficiency.
Collect
Heparinized Plasma or Serum
Collection Device
Green or Gold Top Tube
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | ASAP |
| Refrigerated | 48 Hours |
| Frozen | 6 Months |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated or Frozen
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
|
STAT |
1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Methodology
Immunoenzymatic
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/24/2025
7/3/25 AP