| Test Name: Red Cell Folate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Folate, Red Cell | ||
| PLS Test Code | RCf | Laboratory | Haematology |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Blood |
| Container | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Container colour | Mauve |
| Multiple specimens | AND Serum Gel tube (SST) | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 1 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 1 |
| Reference Ranges | 635-1800 nmol/L | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 48 Hours | Turnaround Time Urgent | 24 Hours |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Daily Monday to Friday | Transport | Room temperature |
| Special Requirements | Protect from light. | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 12-Aug-2008 (Version: 1.01) | ||