Eurofins Biomnis code

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.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• serum
•   FROZEN before sending

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Fasting sample

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Turnaround time

1 day