Folate RBC, Blood (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Description
- CBC testing is reflexed upon RBC Folate request
- Adult patients (>18 years)-specimen will be analyzed for RBC folate only when the MCV is >99
- Pediatric patients (≤18 years)-specimen will be analyzed for RBC folate regardless of MCV result
- RBC folate requests from Metabolic Physicians will be analyzed for RBC folate regardless of patient age and/or MCV result
Alias
- Red Blood Cell Folate
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Folate
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Whole blood
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Lavender (EDTA) 4.0 mL
- Alternate collection container: Lavender (EDTA) 3.0 mL
Required volume
- Optimal volume: Full 4.0 mL collection tube
- Minimum volume: 1.0 mL blood
Transport and stability
- Specimen must be analyzed within 5 days of collection
Rejection criteria
- Specimens received where the proper collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Performance
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
- 5 day turn around time by testing laboratory
Other information
- CBC results including MCV and hematocrit must be submitted with specimen for referrals from other laboratories
Last Updated: October 30, 2024