FOLIC ACID/FOLATE
Name: FOLIC ACID/FOLATE
Mnemonic: FOLATE
Container: Serum or Serum Separator
Handling: Patient should be fasting 8 hours before collection
Volume: 1.0 ml serum only
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. Protect specimen from direct light
Stability: 2 hrs at room temp, 2 days refrigerated, 1 mo frozen
Methodology: Methodology: Chemiluminescence
Reported: Routine 4 hr
CPT: 82746
Department: Main Lab
Units: ng/ml
Note: DO NOT USE PLASMA