Description
Measures folinic acid (5-formyltetrahydrofolate) or related folate metabolite depending on assay methodology.
Indications
Specialized assessment of folate metabolism/therapy exposure; interpretation should be coordinated with clinical genetics/metabolic or hematology context.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
Serum
Special Precautions
Protect specimen from light; separate serum promptly and freeze if delayed. Avoid prolonged room-temperature storage and repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Normal Range
9.0 - 35.5 nmlo/L