Vitamin B12 & Folate
Also known as: Cobalamin; Folic Acid; RBC folate
Formal name: Vitamin B12; Folate
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To help diagnose the cause of anemia or neuropathy (nerve damage); to evaluate nutritional status in some patients; to monitor effectiveness of treatment for B12 or folate deficiency
When to Get Tested?
When you have large red blood cells; when you have symptoms of anemia and/or of neuropathy; when you are being treated for B12 or folate deficiency
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
Test Preparation Needed?
Fasting for 6-8 hours before sample collection may be required.
