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Aliasis
Folic Acid
Patient Preparation
Patient should be fasting for 8 hours
Special Collection Instructions
Protect from Light
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
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Adults |
1.0 mL |
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Pediatric |
0.8 mL |
Container
Serum: Gold Top or Red Top
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top/Serum Separator/Additive Free
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold top SST
-Red Top
Reference or Target Ranges
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Deficient |
<0.56 - 3.37 ng/mL |
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Indeterminate |
3.38 - 5.38 ng/mL |
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Normal |
> 5.38 ng/mL |
Reportable Units
ng/mL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
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Icterus Threshold: |
20 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
2000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated |
48 Hours |
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Frozen |
If not assayed within 48 hours |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
82746