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Folic Acid Test

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Lab locations: UK / Ireland
Results by Email
Date of Birth Requirement
£59.00 GBP

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Overview:

Keep your folate levels in check with our Folic Acid Test, which measures the amount of folic acid (vitamin B9) in your blood.

Folic acid is crucial for red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and supporting overall health, especially during pregnancy. A deficiency can lead to anaemia, fatigue, and other health issues. If you're experiencing symptoms like tiredness, weakness, or are planning for pregnancy, this test can help identify any folate deficiency. Get fast, accurate results to ensure your body has enough of this essential vitamin to maintain energy and wellbeing!

What This Test Includes:

Key vitamin for red blood cell production and DNA synthesis

Sample needed:

blood sample

Why Choose the Folic Acid Test?

  • Accurate: Get an accurate assessment of your folic acid (vitamin B9) level for diagnosis or monitoring your treatment.
  • Clear Results: Clear and detailed reports, helping you understand your health status.

Results:

  • Availability: 2 working days
  • Presentation: Your results will be presented in an easy-to-understand format, highlighting any areas of concern. Along with your results, you’ll receive tailored recommendations on what steps to take next, whether that’s lifestyle changes or seeking medical advice.
  • Discuss with a doctor: After receiving your results you may choose to discuss them with a GP who can advise you on lifestyle changes to optimise your health (additional fee).

Preparation Required:

  • Fasting: Fasting is not required for this test. 
  • Medications: Continue to take any prescribed medications as usual, unless advised otherwise.

 
  1. Purchase your test(s) online making sure to give the name and date of birth of the person(s) taking the test. These details are required by the lab to uniquely identify your sample.
  2. You will get a confirmation email from us.
  3. We will process your order within an hour; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
  4. Then, look out for the booking link email from our partner laboratory, Randox Health.
  5. Click on the link to book an appointment for your test.
  6. Attend to do your test.
  7. Results are emailed to you.

All laboratories need information regarding the client to uniquely identify their test sample.

Without these details, tests cannot be processed.

The minimum requirement is the full name, biological sex and date of birth.

You should enter these details securely at the top before you click 'Add to cart'.

We ask for your Biological Sex because NORMAL RANGES for some tests are different for men and women.