
Pathology tests directory
Our tests directory below includes information to support you to take and submit blood transfusion, chemical pathology, haematology, immunology, bacteriology, virology and other microbiology tests.
All testing is performed within the trust unless otherwise stated. If the required test is not listed, please contact the microbiology laboratory for guidance.
Please note: when printed, this information is only valid on the day of printing.
Reference ranges given are for general guidance. Results falling outside the reference range do not necessarily indicate underlying pathology.
Where a colour is given for the top of a sample tube, this applies only to adult size Vacutainer® tubes. Paediatric size and other manufacturers use different colour coding.
Key Staff
- Jayne Barmby, Pathology Service Manager, Tel : 020 8296 2976 (St Helier) or 01372 735287 (Epsom), Email: jayne.barmby@nhs.net
Please contact the laboratory if you need advice regarding paediatric specimens.
Serum Folate
Alternate name
Folic acid
Specimen
Blood
Volume level
3.5ml
Bottle top colour
Yellow
Bottle / container

Turn around time
1 day
Time limit
1 week
Available out of hours
Yes
Additional information
Low Serum folate: Review diet, ETOH, and GI history. Consider supplementation.
Comments: Red cell folate will be reflexed by the laboratory on to low serum folate results if an appropriate EDTA (purple top) sample has been received.
Category
Haematology
Reference range
3.0 – 20.0 ug/L