Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Folate (Serum folate, folic acid)

Clinical Indications:

Most Albertans are folate sufficient. Order only if Folate deficiency is suspected. Do not order as a screening test.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB69

Primary Container:

Diagnostic and Scientific Centre and Edmonton Base Lab: GOLD SST
University of Alberta Hospital: MINT LIHEP PST

Alternate Containers:

Diagnostic and Scientific Centre: RAPID SERUM TUBE
University of Alberta Hospital: GOLD SST
Edmonton Base Lab: MINT LIHEP PST or RAPID SERUM TUBE

Minimum Collection Volume:

University of Alberta Hospital: 0.5 mL plasma or serum
Diagnostic and Scientific Center: 1.0 mL serum
Edmonton Base Lab: 1.0 mL serum or plasma

Test Resources:

Calgary Zone: Acceptable Tests for Rapid Serum Tube (RST) Collection

Stability and Storage:

Diagnostic and Scientific Centre:

96 hours at 2 - 5 ° C
24 hours at room temperature

Edmonton Base Lab:

5 days at 2 - 5 ° C
24 hours at room temperature
7 days at -20° C

University of Alberta Hospital:

48 hrs at 2 - 5 ° C

Processing:

If specimen not analyzed within site specific stability requirements, aliquot and freeze plasma or serum.

Method and Interpretation of Results:

Deficiency is defined by the WHO IS 03/178 as less than 10 nmol/L

Testing Schedule:

Daily

Reference Interval:

Greater than or equal to 10 nmol/L

Testing Area:

Biochemistry

Performing Site:

Calgary	Diagnostic and Scientific Centre
Edmonton	Edmonton Base Lab University of Alberta Hospital

Additional Test Information:

Biotin taken in doses greater than 1 mg/day may interfere. For more information, Biotin Interference

Last Updated On:

Wednesday, May 15, 2024