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A Folic Acid test evaluates the amount of Folic Acid in the blood. Folic Acid is Vitamin B-9, which is important for the production of red blood cells.
Folate Test Info & Procedure
Group NameANAEMIA PREGNANCY
Fasting8–12 hours fasting required
Sample TypeSERUM
Sample CollectionHome sample collection
ReportsMost reports: 24–48 hours after the sample reaches the lab; timing varies by test.
Report typeDigital report
Folate Test Visual Guide
Checks folate vitamin level important for red blood cells, pregnancy and deficiency review.
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ResultReported in ng/mL.
What it showsCurrent folate level.
SampleSerum. No fasting required.
Common useAnemia and B9 deficiency.
How Folate Works
- Supports cell growthNeeded for DNA making
- Helps red cellsPrevents megaloblastic pattern
- Blood level checkedDeficiency signal reviewed
Typical result context
| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Low | below lab limit |
| Adequate | lab specific |
| Borderline | symptoms/context matter |
Folate values should be read with CBC, B12 and diet/supplement history.
Why it may be advised
- Anemia work-up
- Pregnancy nutrition review
- Deficiency screen
When to discuss it
- Pregnancy planning
- Poor diet
- Anemia symptoms
Often reviewed with
- Vitamin B12
- Hemoglobin
- Ferritin
Simple Testing Flow
- BookSelect folate test online
- Home VisitCollection executive arrives
- SampleSample collected as instructed
- Lab ReportProcessed and shared digitally
No fasting
- Usually no fasting
- Share folic acid supplement use
May affect result
- Supplements
- Alcohol use
- Absorption issues
B-vitamin clue
- B12 should be checked too
- CBC pattern adds value
About the Test
Folate is a laboratory test that measures a result in a Blood (Serum) sample. It may be ordered to investigate symptoms, support a diagnosis or monitor a condition, depending on your clinician's advice.
The current booking price is shown at Rs. 988 against an MRP of Rs. 1300, inclusive of taxes where applicable.
Fast for 8–12 hours before sample collection. Plain water is allowed unless your clinician advises otherwise. Home sample collection is available in serviceable cities. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample using sterile equipment, and the report is shared online after processing.
Folate Sample Report Format & Ranges
Relevant details from a Thyrocare sample report are shown below. A standalone PDF preview for Folate is not available here. Reference intervals may vary by method and patient factors. Use the interval printed on your own final report.
| Conducted at | Thyrocare Labs |
|---|---|
| Lab Accreditation | CAP, NABL, UKAS, ANAB |
Folate Thyrocare Sample-Report Range Table
| Parameter | Unit | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| FOLATE | ng/mL | > 5.38 |
Folate / Vitamin B9 Reference Guide
Educational guide only. The Thyrocare sample-report range is shown in the Reports & Ranges section. For your own result, use the range on your final report and discuss it with your clinician.
Why This Test Is Ordered
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Anaemia workup | Used in megaloblastic anaemia evaluation. |
| Pregnancy planning | Important for fetal neural tube development. |
| Nutrition review | Checks folate status when diet or absorption is a concern. |
Symptoms And Who Should Test
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Fatigue, weakness, mouth sores, tongue soreness, irritability. |
| Risk factors | Pregnancy, alcohol use, malabsorption, poor diet, some medicines. |
| Follow-up users | People on folic acid supplements or with abnormal CBC. |
Preparation And Interpretation Notes
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | Fast for 8–12 hours before sample collection. Plain water is allowed unless your clinician advises otherwise. |
| Supplements | Folic acid supplements can affect values. |
| Pairing | Often reviewed with vitamin B12 and CBC. |
Sources:
MedlinePlus Folate Test
Service available in Cities
Home sample collection for Folate is available in the cities below, subject to confirmation of your pincode at booking.
Bangalore Chennai Delhi Hyderabad Kolkata Mumbai Pune Ahmedabad Jaipur Lucknow Coimbatore Chandigarh Agartala Agra Ahmednagar Ajmer Akola Aligarh Allahabad Alwar Ambala Amravati Amritsar Anand Araria Aurangabad Bahraich Ballia Banda Bardhaman Bareilly Basti Beed Begusarai Bhagalpur Bhilwara Bhiwani Bhopal Bhubaneswar Bidar Bikaner Birbhum Bulandshahr Cachar Chandrapur Chittoor Cuttack Dakshina Kannada Darbhanga Darjeeling Datia Dehradun Deoghar Deoria Dewas Dhanbad Dharmapuri Dhule Durg East Champaran East Godavari East Singhbhum Erode Etah Faizabad Faridabad Gandhinagar Ganjam Gaya Ghaziabad Ghazipur Godda Gonda Gorakhpur Guntur Gurdaspur Gurgaon Guwahati Gwalior Haridwar Hathras Hazaribagh Hisar Hooghly Hoshangabad Howrah Indore Jabalpur Jajpur Jalandhar Jalgaon Jalna Jammu Jamnagar Jamshedpur Jamui Jaunpur Jhajjar Jhansi Jharsuguda Jodhpur Kadapa Kalaburagi Kamrup Kanchipuram Kanpur Kanyakumari Karimnagar Karnal Katihar Katni Kendujhar Khammam Kheda Kishanganj Kochi Koderma Kolhapur Koraput Kota Kozhikode Krishna Krishnagiri Kurnool Latur Ludhiana Madhubani Madurai Mandla Mangalore Mathura Mayurbhanj Medak Medinipur Meerut Mohali Moradabad Munger Muzaffarnagar Muzaffarpur Mysore Nagpur Nainital Nalanda Nalgonda Namakkal Nanded Narsinghpur Nashik Navi Mumbai Nellore Nizamabad Noida North 24 Parganas North Dinajpur Palghar Panchkula Panipat Patiala Patna Pedakurapadu Peddapalli Pondicherry Prakasam Pratapgarh Puri Purnia Raebareli Raigarh Raipur Raisen Rajahmundry Rajkot Rajnandgaon Ranchi Rangareddy Ratlam Ratnagiri Rewa Rohtak Sagar Saharanpur Saharsa Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Salem Sambalpur Sangareddy Saran Satara Secunderabad Seraikelakharsawan Sibsagar Siddipet Sitamarhi Solapur Sonbhadra South 24 Parganas Srinagar Sultanpur Sundargarh Surat Surguja Thane Thanjavur Thiruvananthapuram
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Folate Test Price
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