Folate (serum)
This is an important test used to measure the level of folate in the blood.
£59.00
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About Folate (serum)
What is folate?
Folate is a B vitamin (B9) important for red blood cell (RBC) production and DNA synthesis and repair. It is found in food such as green leafy vegetables and beans. A deficiency in folate can lead to anaemia. Anaemia is a common blood condition characterised by low levels of red blood cells (RBCs) or haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is an important component of RBCs responsible for transporting oxygen.
It is important to have the right amount of haemoglobin and RBCs, as well as vitamins and iron required for RBC production, to supply the body with enough oxygen. Anaemia can cause symptoms including fatigue, weakness and pale skin. Anaemia may develop as a result of a folate deficiency in your diet, a genetic condition or a condition such as Crohn’s disease which affects absorption of nutrients.
Why take this test?
This test measures the level of folate in the blood and can be used to determine the type of anaemia.
What's tested
Vitamins
How it works
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Purchase your Kit
Just order a test online and get your kit delivered right to your door unless you are ordering a COVID-19 Fit to Fly test where you will be given appointment options to attend our clinics across the United Kingdom for a nose and throat swab PCR test at the checkout stage.
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Take your test and post
Follow our simple instructions to take your sample and post back the enclosed prepaid envelope to our accredited lab for processing. We also offer home or workplace visits by a qualified nurse. For COVID-19 Fit to Fly tests you must attend one of our partner clinics for our trained collection officers to take your sample. You will then have the results emailed to you.
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Get results directly to your dashboard
You will receive an email notification from our medical team when your results are available on your secure personalised health dashboard.
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