Measures serum folate.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Measures serum folate. What it measures: serum folate. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI (analytes, refranges, critical); LOINC; MedlinePlus Lab Tests (reference)
serum folate.
Used by clinicians to assess folate_def.
Follow the lab's instructions. Typical adult range: adults: 3.0 to 20 ng/mL (source: WHO 2015 folate cut-off). Ranges vary by lab, age and sex; use the range on your report. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
⚠️ Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
Why is Serum folate done?
Used by clinicians to assess folate_def.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Serum folate?
Follow the lab's instructions. Typical adult range: adults: 3.0 to 20 ng/mL (source: WHO 2015 folate cut-off). Ranges vary by lab, age and sex; use the range on your report. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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Sources: SI (analytes, refranges, critical); LOINC; MedlinePlus Lab Tests (reference)