Folate, RBC
Order Name
Folate RBC
Test Number: 5194359
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5194359
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Folate, RBC
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | See Instructions | See Instructions | See Instructions |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: TWO full lavender-top (EDTA) tubes Specimen Storage: FREEZE Whole Blood in transport tube and Keep Room Temperature Whole Blood Specimen. Specimen Collection: Transfer 4 mL from One whole blood tube into a plastic transport tube and FREEZE. Keep the Sectond Tube Room temperature and whole blood - Do Not Spin. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST. Special Instructions: This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for Specimen Stability: Ambient: Folate: Unstable Hematocrit: 1 day, Refrigerated : Folate: 1 day Hematocrit: 3 days, Frozen: Folate: 14 days Hematocrit: Unstable |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 1 - 2 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 266015 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 266015 |
| CPT Code(s) | 85014, 82747 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |