All you need to know about testing Red Cell Folate levels with a laboratory test
10.2% of people tested have Red Cell Folate levels which are too low.
And 1.7% have levels that are too high.
The average Red Cell Folate result is 651.7 nmol/L
Note what is normal for you may differ for your age and sex.
The Red Cell Folate test measure Vitamin B9 (also known as Folate) contained in your red blood cells.
Folate is an essential B vitamin. It helps utilise amino acids which are the building blocks of proteins, in order to form blood cells, tissue and aid cellular repair.
Vitamin B9 must be consumed regularly in the diet - typically from green vegetables and fruits. All pregnant women need increased amounts of folate for proper fetal development.
By buying a laboratory test kit with professional nurse or clinic collection, you can accurately measure Red Cell Folate for total reassurance.
Professional analysis in an accredited laboratory ensures rapid result delivery.
The Vitall Anaemia nurse or clinic test kit includes a Red Cell Folate test and is available for just £119.00.
Tests which include a Red Cell Folate test:
Red cell folate and serum folate are considered equivalent for identifying folate deficiency, and are interpreted in the same way.
A high folate level is most often linked to folate supplementation. Usually no action is required.
Other conditions can also be associated with a high folate level, such as vitamin B12 deficiency.
Folate and/or vitamin B12 supplements can lead to high red cell folate levels. Unless also associated with renal failure, this is not usually of concern, and the result can be used to guide supplementation.
Folate is vital for the normal function of many cells, particularly bone marrow cells. Low folate levels can contribute to bone marrow insufficiency, such as anaemia, and this may be associated with a range of vague symptoms.
Low folate levels are often treated with folate replacement, but the underlying cause is also important. For example, if low folate relates to reduced absorption of dietary folate from the gastrointestinal tract due to inflammatory bowel disease, then additional oral supplementation may be less effective. This result is often reviewed further to clarify the cause.
Measure your Red Cell Folate levels and find out if low iron or b vitamins could be behind your tiredness, breathlessness, or paleness, and get clear next steps. with a Anaemia nurse or clinic finger-prick bloodtest kit
You get the convenient testing with the reassurance of professional clinical analysis. Your results are delivered quickly & securely online.
This Anaemia Test is advised if you:
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