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FOLATE, RBC
Number 381
CPT Code 82747
Alias FOLIC ACID, RBC
Specimen Container 2 Lavender Tops
Specimen Type Whole Blood EDTA
Turn Around Time
Days Performed
Reference Range >498 ng/mL
Alternate Specimen
Volume 7 mL Whole Blood x 2
Stability Ambient
Stability Refrigerated
Stability Frozen
Patient Preparation
Verify that the patient hs not had vitamins containing folic acid during the previous three to five days; if so, consult physician.
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Limitations
Rejection Criteria
No frozen whole blood; no refrigerated whole blood;
Additional Instructions
Transfer 7 mL from one whole blood tube into a plastic transport tube and freeze. Refrigerate second whole blood tube.
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