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HelpTest Code FOL Folate, Serum
Additional Codes
LAB69
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Instructions
- Protect specimen from light
- Patient should be fasting for 8 hours
Collection Method
Venipuncture
Container
Gold Top / Serum Separator / Additive Free
Specimen Type
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 48 hours |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 4 weeks |
Reference or Target Ranges
>4.0ng/ml
Reportable Units
ng/ml
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | Hemolyzed samples not suitable for this assay |
| Icterus Threshold | 29 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 1500 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type, specimen not light protected |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 hour |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
82746
Last review/edit date
2025
Aliases
Folic Acid