Folic acid - serum
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FOL
Synonyms
- Folates
- pteroylglutamic acid
- pteroyl-monoglutamic acid
- Vitamin B9
Specialty
Haematology
Clinical significance
Folate deficiency is associated with systemic (asthenia and anorexia), psychiatric and neurological symptoms. A variety of different causes are possible: inadequate intake, impaired absorption, increased need, drug interactions, genetic abnormality and excessive loss. Serum levels reflect recent folate intake and erythrocyte levels are a measure of reserves.
Further information
Fasting sample
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Turnaround time
1 day
Testing Laboratory
Biomnis Ivry
Contact(s)
Customer Care