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Brain & nervous system
Micronutrient, Folate test
Folate status as part of micronutrient panel.
At a glance
In about 5 days
Most results are ready in about 5 days. Some specialty markers can take up to 21 days.
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This marker has no preparation tag, but it can still need preparation. Contact us before your draw if you’re not sure.
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What it measures
Measures folate, a B vitamin your body uses to make red blood cells and help new cells grow. It’s one part of a broader nutrient check.
Why it matters for women
Folate helps a baby’s brain and spine form in the first weeks of pregnancy, often before you know you’re pregnant. That’s why having enough before you conceive matters. Low folate can also cause anemia, a shortage of healthy red blood cells that can leave you tired.
You might check it if…
- you’re trying to get pregnant or could become pregnant
- you eat few leafy greens, beans or fortified grains
- a gut condition affects how you absorb food
- you drink alcohol often
What your result may mean
High Micronutrient, Folate: what it may mean
High folate may mean recent supplements or fortified foods, such as enriched bread and breakfast cereal. On a nutrient check, it can be an expected result for anyone taking a prenatal vitamin. A sample taken soon after a meal or vitamin can run higher. A high folate level itself may cause no symptoms, but high folic acid intake can mask the anemia of low B12 while nerve problems can keep going, so a clinician may read it with a B12 result.
Low Micronutrient, Folate: what it may mean
Low folate may mean too little in the diet or trouble absorbing it (malabsorption). Leafy greens, beans, citrus and enriched grains can supply it, so a limited diet can bring levels down. Alcohol use, gut conditions and certain medicines can do the same. Folate can help a baby's brain and spine form early in pregnancy, so low folate may matter for anyone planning a pregnancy. Low folate can also cause anemia, a shortage of healthy red blood cells that can leave you tired or short of breath.
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