Folate (Vitamin B9) Test Price | Lahalak Medical Platform
Vital test for cell health and blood formation, essential for pregnant women to prevent birth defects and support healthy growth and DNA synthesis in children.
Scientific name: Folate (Vitamin B9) Test
A folate test measures the level of this B vitamin (vitamin B9) in blood serum or red blood cells (RBC folate). Folate is essential for DNA synthesis and cell division, and is especially vital during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy and childhood. It also works with vitamin B12 to convert homocysteine to methionine, which protects blood...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
8 hours fasting preferred
Included Services
- A thorough analysis of the diagnosis
- Consult a specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours is mandatory.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting for 8-12 hours is mandatory.
- Inform the technician of any dietary supplements containing folic acid or B complex vitamins that are being taken.
- Avoid foods fortified with very large amounts of folic acid the day before the test.