Vitamin B9 (Folate) Test Price | Lahalak Medical Platform
A vital test to prevent anemia and birth defects, ensuring your body receives the support needed for cell division and daily energy renewal.
Scientific name: Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Test
A folic acid (vitamin B9) test measures the concentration of this essential water-soluble vitamin in the blood. It plays a crucial role in DNA synthesis and repair, rapid cell division, and normal red blood cell formation. A deficiency leads to megaloblastic anemia and is associated with neural tube defects in fetuses. It is measured in serum or re...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
8-12 hours fasting
Included Services
- Accurate analysis to diagnose the level of folic acid (vitamin B9) in the serum.
- Consult a specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- • It is preferable to fast for 8-10 hours before taking a serum sample, as eating food (especially fortified food) may temporarily raise the level.
- • Inform the doctor about all dietary supplements, especially multivitamins or folic acid supplements, and stop them 24-48 hours before the examination if possible and with the doctor's approval.
- • For the folate test in red blood cells, fasting is not usually required, as it measures long-term stores.
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