Folic Acid

LABOKLIN Service ID: 3005


Material

Serum (possibly also heparin plasma) 0.5 ml

Method

Chemiluminescence assay (CLIA)

Duration

Reporting of results on the day the sample is received (Mon–Sat)

Remark

  • Reduced concentrations may indicate intestinal malabsorption.
  • Elevated concentrations are associated with intestinal dysbiosis.
  • Haemolysis is seen as the cause for falsely elevated folic acid concentrations.