RBC Folic Acid

Test Name

RBC Folic Acid

LIS Code

FOLRCP

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Test Includes

Hematocrit

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

2 ml whole blood in a lavender top tube

Summary Test Name

RBC Folic Acid

Specimen Stability

Lavender top tube is kept at room temperature. Protect from light.

Minimum Volume

2 ml whole blood

Reference Value

>280 ng/mL