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HelpTest ID BLOD0605 FOLATE, SERUM
AKA
Folic Acid
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lithium heparin – preferred
Serum
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Microparticle Immunoassay
CPT
82476
Container Type
Lithium heparin – preferred
Serum w/ gel
Serum w/o gel
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Stability
Room Temp:
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days at -20° C
Interfering Substances
Hemolysis: Yes
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Instructions
Protect from light
Fasting specimen is preferred
Remove serum or plasma from cellular material or gel separator as soon as possible
Hemolyzed specimens will be rejected