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Serum Folate Testing

All you need to know about testing Serum Folate levels with a laboratory test

  • What is the Serum Folate test for?

What Is The Serum Folate Test For?

The Serum Folate test measure Vitamin B9 (also known as Folate) contained in your blood's serum.

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.

Conditions linked to Serum Folate

Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia

Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia

Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia develops when insufficient levels of these essential nutrients impair red blood cell production and nervous system function.

How To Test Serum Folate

By buying a laboratory test kit with professional nurse or clinic collection, you can accurately measure Serum Folate for total reassurance.

Professional analysis in an accredited laboratory ensures rapid result delivery.

Tests which include a Serum Folate test:

Who Should Take This Test?

Measure your Serum Folate levels and with a nurse or clinic test kit

You get the convenient testing with the reassurance of professional clinical analysis. Your results are delivered quickly & securely online.

This Test is advised if you:

  • want the convenience of home testing without waiting for a GP appointment;
  • need a high quality, clinically accredited test done in a professional clinical laboratory.
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