Test Catalog
Test Code: L00136
FOLATE (FOLIC ACID)
Department:
CL. CHEMISTRY
Source:
BLOOD
Specimen Volume:
(3-5 ML)
Prefered Top:
YELLOW (NO PRESERVATIVE)
Alternative Top:
N/A
Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:
N/A
Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:
18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS - 20OC AFTER 7 DAYS FOR UPTO 30 DAYS
Instrument/Methdology:
IMMULITE /CHEMILUMINENSCE
Turn Around Time (TAT):
TEST PERFORMING DAY MONDAY / WEDNESDAY / FRIDAY REPORTING DAY WEDNESDAY / FRIDAY / MONDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAY (Day/s)
Intend Use:
IT IS USED TO DIAGNOSE CAUSE OF ANEMIA OR NEUROPATHY; TO EVALUATE NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN SOME PEOPLE; TO MONITOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TREATMENT FOR VITAMIN B12 OR FOLATE DEFICIENCY
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