FOLATE LEVEL Test and Its Cost

What is the Folate Level Test?

Folate level test or folate blood test is a simple blood test which determines the level of folate in a blood. Folate is a B vitamin that comes in a variety of forms. Folate is required for proper growth and the production of red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets. Folate is also necessary for the development of the foetus. Folate is tested in the blood's liquid part (plasma). This indicates a person's current dietary consumption of folate and folic acid. citrus fruits, dark green, leafy vegetables (spinach), whole grains, and beans are all high in folate.

Why folate blood test is done ? 

A folate test is done to determine:

• To determine the Causative reason for the anemia. As anemia generally occurs due to the deficiency of the vitamins.
• Check for malnutrition or issues with folate absorption (malabsorption).
• Check to see if your folate or vitamin B12 deficiency medication is working.
• Examine a woman's folate levels to see if she has enough to prevent certain birth abnormalities and to provide a suitable environment for the foetus development.

Preparation required for the folate blood test

• No special preparation such as fasting is required for this test
• Take adequate rest and stay hydrated before the test
• Tell your healthcare provider if you are on any medication.
• Avoid alcohol and smoking before the test.

Procedure for the folate blood test

• A lab technician will tie a rubber band around your arm to find the vein
• After this, an alcohol swab is used to clean the area where the needle is going to be inserted to avoid the infection
• Then the blood sample is drawn with the help of a sterile syringe
• The puncture site is covered with the bandage to avoid the bleeding
• The sample is then sent to the lab for further analysis.

After Care

Leave the dressing strip on for 15 minutes. No particular type of care is required.

What are the normal folate levels

The folate normal range is 2.7 to 17.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) or 6.12 to 38.52 nanomoles per liter (nmol/L)

folate blood Test price in Delhi

The folate blood test price in Delhi may vary based on the location and the reputation of the diagnostic center. The average folate blood test price in Delhi is around INR 1000- INR 3000 . however you can book a folate blood test at home with ganesh diagnostic center and get a discount upto 50% off.

Required documents

• A doctor's prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

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