Folate, RBC
| Specimen | Whole Blood |
| Container Type | Lavender Top Tube
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| Stability | RBC Folate: 5 days Hematocrit Folate: 3 days |
| Turnaround Time | 3-5 days |
| Reference Range | See patient report |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8°C |
| Instructions | Minimize exposure to light during specimen handling and storage. Do not freeze. |
| Analytes | RBC Folate, Hematocrit Folate |
| Performing Lab | Quest Nichols Institute – San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Reference Lab Test Code: 467 Days Performed: Tuesday-Saturday |
| CPT Code | 82747 |
