Definition
What Folate measures
Folate (vitamin B9) is required to make DNA and red blood cells. Serum folate reflects recent intake more than long-term stores.
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Nutrient statusEssentialCompleteng/mL
Folate
The B-vitamin partner to B12 in blood-cell production
Illustrative sample band · Synthetic
12ng/mL
1.6Sample target 7–20 ng/mL21
Why it matters
How clinicians usually read it
SiPhox and the Tasso+ evaluation list both include it. Read with B12 and the CBC on Complete; a low folate can look like a B12 problem until both are measured.
When it reads low
A lower value can mean
A lower folate can follow low intake, alcohol, malabsorption, or pregnancy demand. The CBC and B12 complete the picture.
When it reads high
A higher value can mean
A higher folate usually reflects supplements or diet. It does not correct an untreated B12 deficiency and can mask it on a blood count.
Questions for a clinician
Bring the number into a real conversation
01
Should this be read with my B12 and CBC together?
02
Is a serum folate enough, or do you want a red-cell folate later?
03
Could a supplement be hiding a B12 issue?
Educational boundary
Educational information only. Displayed ranges are illustrative sample bands, not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or substitute for the contracted laboratory report and a qualified clinician.
See it as a sample result
The sample dashboard shows an illustrative reading, target band, and trend for Folate.