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HelpTest Code FOL FOLATE
Method
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
|
Folate |
82746 |
Specimen Information
|
Container |
Specimen |
Temperature |
Collect Vol |
Submit Vol |
Minimum Vol |
Stability |
| SST | Serum |
Refrigerate |
4 mL | 1 mL | 0.5 mL | 7 days |
Sample must not be hemolyzed.
Instrumentation
Siemens ADVIA Centaur XPT
Reference Range
≥18 years:
Normal: >5.4 ng/mL
Indeterminate: 3.4 – 5.4 ng/mL
Deficient: <3.4 ng/mL
The results of this assay can be falsely elevated due to the consumption of Biotin. Please instruct patients to discontinue the use of vitamins or supplements that contain Biotin 12 hours before blood collection.
LOINC Code Information
| Result Code | Reporting Name | LOINC Code |
| FOL | Folate | 2284-8 |
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday – Friday / 1 day / Not available STAT
Section
Chemistry-2
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes