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HelpTest Code FOL Folate, Serum
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 0.5 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of serum refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Serum |
RT, spun |
2 hrs |
|
Refrigerated, spun |
48 hrs |
Reference Values
>4.7 ng/mL
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
Reject |
Gross: |
Reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
82746
Secondary ID
HHA1397
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Folate, Serum |
2284-8 |