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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.

Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
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Covid-19/Influenza Combination Test

We are pleased to share with you that Primex is now offering the Combo test for COVID-19 and Flu. We are also now separately offering the Influenza A&B NAAT test.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department states the following, People with flu may have a range of symptoms which are identical to symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle body aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. So offering this combo test could provide important medical care information to the ordering provider and to the patient.
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