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Test ID:
RBCFOL
Folate, Erythrocytes
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test Overview
Method
Chemiluminescence (CL)
Result Included
Hematocrit; Folate
Aliases/Synonyms
Pteroylglutamic Acid; Folic Acid
Specimen
Specimen Type
Whole blood (EDTA)Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
Provide Hematocrit for calculation of erythrocyte Folate. If hematocrit is unavailable, also submit 1 mL whole blood (not frozen).
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | 72 hours | 1 month |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Not frozen |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Folate - Erythrocytenmol/L>1475ng/mL x 2.265
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBCFOL | RBC Folate | 62499 | nmol/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2025-10-27