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Additional Codes
Epic# -
LAB69
Cerner name(s):
- Folate Level
- Folate
- Folate Level
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Belleville & Memorial-Shiloh
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: serum
Container/Tube: SST (gold or marble)
Specimen Volume: full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Cover in foil or other method to protect from light after collection. Send to laboratory immediately.
Unacceptable Conditions
Avoid hemolysis.
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: No
Routine: less than 8 hours from receipt.
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient to lab
Reference Values
≥ 5 ng/mL
CPT/LOINC Codes
82746