Folate

Synonym(s)	Haematinics, Folic Acid, VIT
Tube/Container Type	4 mL green top or gold top
	0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
Sample Type	Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
Minimum Volume	300uL plasma or serum
Registration Code	VIT (Folate+B12)
Add-on conditions	3 days @ 4°C on barrier, 7 days @ 4°C separated
Test Availability	Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time	Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
Where analysed	Hastings
Department	Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
Deletion Code	7874
Useful Information	Click Here
Measurement Uncertainty	Available upon reques