RBC Folate
The RBC Folate is a blood test that measures stored folate (vitamin B9) in red blood cells (RBCs), assessing the body's long-term folate status. It helps detect suspected deficiency states and distinguishes folate-related anemia from other types, like B12 defi...
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The RBC Folate is a blood test that measures stored folate (vitamin B9) in red blood cells (RBCs), assessing the body's long-term folate status. It helps detect suspected deficiency states and distinguishes folate-related anemia from other types, lik...
Understanding RBC Folate
Red blood cell (RBC) folate reflects the body's folate stores over the 120-day lifespan of RBCs, unlike serum folate, which only shows recent intake. Folate plays a critical role in DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, cellular division, and fetal development during pregnancy.
A folate deficiency can lead to various health complications, including anemia, where the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to its tissues. Maintaining adequate folate levels is essential for preventing anemia and suppor...
What does RBC Folate measure?
Contains 2 testsRBC Folate includes Folic Acid RBC, Folic Acid.
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