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Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTCollection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
2 mL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture; avoid hemolysis.
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis, stored specimen greater than 48 hours.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Stable up to 48 hours at 2-8 C
Turn Around Time
24 hours
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Folate Level; Serum Folate; Folic Acid, Serum;
EPIC Code
LAB69
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Testing Volume
0.5 mL (500 ul)
Patient Preparation
Patient should be fasting overnight. Collect prior to transfusion or initiation of folate therapy.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours