Folate (Folic Acid) Serum Test

Description: <p>Folic Acid (Folate) Lab Test</p><h2>Product Description</h2><p>A folic acid (folate level) lab test is a blood test that measures the amount of folic acid present in the blood.</p><h2>Why It's Done:</h2><ul> <li>To diagnose folic acid deficiency</li> <li>To diagnose vitamin B12 deficiency</li> <li>To diagnose anemia caused by folic acid deficiency</li></ul><h2>Test Results:</h2><p>Normal range of folic acid in the blood is 2.7 – 17 ng/mL.</p><h2>How it works?</h2><p>Your doctor might ask you to fast for 6-8 hours before the test and get your test done early in the morning.</p><h2>FAQs:</h2><ul> <li>Risk: no known risks associated with this test</li> <li>Signs of folic acid deficiency: Bleeding gums, lack of appetite, diarrhea or constipation, red and swollen tongue, numbness, headache, and fatigue are some of the common signs of folic acid deficiency.</li> <li>Cause behind low folic acid: Anemia, folic acid deficiency, and malabsorption.</li> <li>High folic acid level means: High levels of folate in the blood mean that you eat a diet rich in folate or folic acid, take vitamins, or take folic acid pills.</li></ul>

How it works: <ol> <li>Book your lab test for a convenient home sample collection service.</li> <li>Expect a call from a lab representative to confirm and schedule your test at your preferred time.</li> <li>A certified professional will visit your location to assist you with the sample collection process.</li> <li>Once your samples are processed, you will receive an SMS with instructions to download your reports directly to your phone.</li></ol>

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