Folate, serum

BC0193

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement
Plain Blood
Adult: 3 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL

Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time

3 - 4 hrs

Reference Value(s)
<3 yrs: No reference interval
3 - <6 yrs: >=27.0 nmol/L
6 yrs <8 yrs: >=30.0 nmol/L
8 yrs to <12yrs: >=26.0 nmol/L
12 to <14 yrs: >=27.0 nmol/L
14 to <19 yrs: >=18.0 nmol/L
19 yrs and above: >=7.0 nmol/L
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Mon – Fri 0800 hrs – 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs – 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 19 Oct 2021 03:30 PM

    ​Updated Specimen Requirement, Turn Around Time and Day and Time Performed.

Back: eLab Book (Test Catalogue)

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025