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Folate, RBC
This test measures the level of folate (folic acid) in the red blood cells and also provides a Hematocrit level. Folate is a vitamin that is required for the production of red blood cells and for DNA synthesis. Folate is much more concentrated in red blood cells than in serum so the red blood cell folate measurement more closely reflects tissue stores.
RBC folate levels are less sensitive to short-term dietary effects than are serum folate levels. Red blood cell folate concentration is considered the most reliable indicator of folate status.
Folate is found in dark leafy greens, beans and fortified foods. Some people do not take in enough folate, or do not absorb it properly, while others – including pregnant women – have higher folate needs.
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Associated Categories
Frequently Ordered Together
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Patients Ultimately Purchase
This comprehensive package combines over 50 tests, 128 key metrics reflecting heart, diabetes, liver, kidney, thyroid, hormone, cancer and nutritional health.
This comprehensive package combines over 50 tests, 128 key metrics reflecting heart, diabetes, liver, kidney, thyroid, hormone, cancer and nutritional health.
This package includes tests used to evaluate and measure the levels of specific vitamins and nutrients in your body.
The Expanded Health Check includes additional heart, diabetes, liver, thyroid, hormone, cancer and vitamin testing: more than 90 critical health metrics.
The Expanded Health Check includes additional heart, diabetes, liver, thyroid, hormone, cancer and vitamin testing: more than 90 critical health metrics.
This package includes tests used to evaluate and measure the levels of specific vitamins and nutrients in your body.
