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Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Elecsys competitive binding test
Literature References:
Package Insert: Folate III. Roche Corporation 09/2020
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available 2-4 hours of receipt
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82746
Reference Values
≥ 5 ng/mL
Literature Reference:
Package Insert: Folate III. Roche Corporation 09/2020
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube:
Red top tube
Dark green top (Li Heparin)
Analyte Stability:
See Analyte Stability Chart in Special Instructions.
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core Lab. Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.
Special Instructions
LOINC Code Information
| Name | LOINC Code |
| Folate | 2284-8 |