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Folate; Red Cell

Alternative Names:Red Cell Folate
Folic Acid
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:FOL
Additional Notes:
Red cell folate testing is no longer performed from 1st May 2013.
Audits performed at Alfred Health have demonstrated that routine folate testing has no clinical benefit.
If megaloblastic anaemia is suspected and B12 is normal, suggest folate replacement.
For queries, ring Haematology registrar on 63075.