Folate, RBC FRBC
| Method(s) | Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Two 3 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA) top tubes. |
| Transport | 1 mL whole blood in an amber vial, frozen. PROTECT FROM LIGHT. |
| Remarks | REMINDER - HCT result required. Collect one additional lavender (EDTA) top tube if lab results are not already available. Protect from light during collection, storage and shipment. |
| Stability | Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 2 months |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Nonfrozen or clotted samples. |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 5010110 |
| CPTCode | 82747 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
|
Greater than or equal to 366 ng/mL |
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