Folate - Red Cell

Source	Blood
Mnemonic	RCF RCFR (RRL specimens only)
Specimen Requirements	1 x 5 mL lavender top EDTA tube PSC: 2 mL whole blood RRL: 2 mL whole blood Minimum Blood Volumes for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics
Specimen Handling	DO NOT freeze.
Additional Information
Testing Location	RIA
Testing Frequency	Weekdays
Alternate Name(s)	Red Cell Folate
Reference Interval	>435 nmol/L

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