Red Cell Folate (RCF)


Test Name
Red Cell Folate (RCF)
Test Code
RCF
Specimen Type

Whole Blood - EDTA

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (sufficient for RCF & FBC - collect separate sample for ESR or other tests requiring EDTA blood)
Comments

COLLECTION NOTES

Specimen should be received in Laboratory within 2 hours of collection.

LAB NOTES:

Forward sample to Haematology first.

Following analysis on Haematology analyser, aliquot at least 150uL well mixed whole blood and freeze at -70°C (The assay requires 100uL sample) Sample MUST be frozen within 3 hours of collection.

NOTE ADD-ONS: If sample is greater than 3 hours old, do NOT add-on test.

Assay Performed
Biochemistry
RCH
9345 4200
Assay Frequency

Monday to Friday

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