Pteroylglutamic Acid; Folic Acid
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Folate, Erythrocytes
Test ID: RBCFOL
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Chemiluminescence
Report Includes
Hematocrit; Folate
Specimens
Whole blood (EDTA)
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
1-Mar-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Whole blood (EDTA)
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 | 2 hours |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Not frozen |
|---|
Test Version
1-Mar-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Chemiluminescence
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hematocrit | L/L |
|
||
| Folate - Erythrocyte | nmol/L |
|
ng/mL x 2.265 | |
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
1-Mar-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RBCFOL | 38340HCT | L/L |
| 62499RBC Folate | nmol/L |
Test Version
1-Mar-2023