Red Cell Folate
| Test Name | Red Cell Folate |
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | FOLR - Can only be ordered by Laboratory after approval |
| Specimen Type |
EDTA Whole Blood |
| Collection Container | Lavender - 8 mL |
| Container Information |
Lavender Tube
 Micro-Lavender Tube |
| Collection Information | Specimen Requirements: Whole Blood - 2 lavender tubes HCT and MCV must be supplied with the order. |
| Test Schedule | |
| Routine Turnaround Time | |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
All orders will require consultation with Laboratory Technical Specialist or Medical Laboratory Director prior to sending |
| Storage and Transport |
Sample: 2 Lavender (whole blood) DO NOT SEPARATE
Minimum 1ml EDTA blood. MCV and HCT test results to be included with request for sendout.
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| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Lab |
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