LabwiseFolateng/mL
Folate (vitamin B9) is needed to make new cells, including red blood cells.
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What Folate measures
Folate (vitamin B9) is needed to make new cells, including red blood cells.
If your Folate is low
Folate below the range is commonly associated with low intake of vegetables and legumes, alcohol, absorption issues or some medications.
Commonly associated with
- Low dietary intake
- Alcohol
- Absorption conditions
- Certain medications
If your Folate is high
Folate above the range is commonly associated with supplements or fortified foods and is not usually a concern.
Commonly associated with
- Supplements
- Fortified foods
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | over 3 ng/mL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your folate is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Folate (Folic Acid), Serum, Folic Acid, Folate, Serum
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.