Folate
$ 59.00
Folate Blood Test
Low-Cost Vitamin B9 Blood Test for Folate Deficiency Screening
The Folate Blood Test, also called a Folic Acid Blood Test, measures the level of folate in the blood.
Folate is a B vitamin, also known as vitamin B9. It helps the body make healthy red blood cells, support DNA production, and maintain normal cell growth.
This test may be useful for vitamin deficiency screening, anemia evaluation, nutrition follow-up, pregnancy-related planning, or provider-directed testing.
✔ Measures folate vitamin B9 levels
✔ Useful for folate deficiency screening
✔ May help evaluate certain anemia patterns
✔ Low-cost lab testing option
✔ Doctor's order included
✔ No insurance required
✔ Convenient online ordering
⏱ Typical turnaround: results are usually emailed in 1–3 days.
What Is Folate?
Folate is a natural form of vitamin B9 found in foods such as leafy green vegetables, beans, fruits, and fortified grains.
Folic acid is the supplement form of vitamin B9 that is commonly found in vitamins and fortified foods.
Folate is important for red blood cell production, DNA formation, cell growth, and pregnancy-related fetal development.
What This Test Measures
This blood test measures folate levels in the blood.
- Test name: Folate Blood Test
- Also known as: Folic Acid Test, Vitamin B9 Test, Serum Folate Test
- Sample type: Blood
- Purpose: Measures folate level
- Common use: Vitamin deficiency screening, anemia evaluation, and provider-directed follow-up
Why Order a Folate Blood Test?
A folate test may be ordered when a person or healthcare provider wants to check vitamin B9 status.
This test may be considered for:
- Folate deficiency screening
- Anemia-related evaluation
- Fatigue or weakness follow-up
- Nutrition or malabsorption concerns
- Pregnancy planning or prenatal-related review when directed by a provider
- Monitoring folate supplementation
- Customers who want low-cost direct lab access without using insurance
Low-Cost Vitamin Testing Option
This folate test is a practical and affordable way to check vitamin B9 levels.
If you are checking for fatigue, anemia-related lab patterns, diet concerns, or provider-directed vitamin testing, this test may be a cost-saving option compared with office-based testing or broader panels.
Folate is often reviewed with vitamin B12 and a complete blood count when anemia or vitamin deficiency is being evaluated.
Who May Consider This Test?
This test may be appropriate for:
- People whose healthcare provider requested folate testing
- People with possible vitamin deficiency concerns
- People with anemia-related lab findings
- People with fatigue, weakness, or nutrition concerns
- People with digestive conditions that may affect nutrient absorption
- Individuals monitoring folate supplementation under provider guidance
- Customers who want low-cost testing without insurance billing
Common Reasons for Testing
- Fatigue or low energy
- Weakness
- Possible macrocytic or megaloblastic anemia
- Low intake of folate-rich foods
- Digestive or absorption concerns
- Alcohol use concerns
- Pregnancy planning or prenatal-related follow-up
- Monitoring response to folic acid supplementation
Folate and Vitamin B12 Are Often Checked Together
Folate and vitamin B12 both play important roles in red blood cell formation and DNA production.
Low folate and low vitamin B12 can sometimes cause similar anemia patterns.
If anemia or deficiency is being evaluated, your healthcare provider may recommend testing vitamin B12 along with folate.
Important Pregnancy Note
Folate is important before and during pregnancy because it supports fetal brain and spinal cord development.
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or may become pregnant, speak with your healthcare provider about the right folic acid intake and prenatal care plan.
This test does not replace prenatal care, prenatal vitamins, or medical guidance.
Important Biotin Warning
Biotin, also called vitamin B7, is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and may interfere with some lab tests.
If you take biotin or high-dose supplements, ask your healthcare provider whether you should stop taking it before testing.
Important Health Warning
If you have severe weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, confusion, severe dizziness, pregnancy-related concerns, numbness or tingling, trouble walking, or any urgent medical concern, seek medical care promptly.
Do not use this test as a substitute for urgent medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.
Screening and Lab Access Only
LabReqs and SchoolTiters provide access to lab testing. We do not diagnose anemia, vitamin deficiency, malabsorption, pregnancy complications, or any medical condition.
This test may provide useful lab information, but results should be reviewed with a licensed healthcare provider, especially if symptoms are present, results are abnormal, or supplementation decisions are being considered.
Important Limitations
- This test measures folate only.
- This test does not include vitamin B12 unless ordered separately.
- This test does not include a complete blood count unless ordered separately.
- Folate levels can be affected by diet, supplements, medications, alcohol use, pregnancy, and absorption issues.
- A normal folate result does not rule out all causes of fatigue or anemia.
- Do not begin high-dose supplementation or treatment based only on this result without provider guidance.
Before Ordering
- Confirm that you need a folate or folic acid blood test.
- If your provider requested vitamin B12 and folate together, make sure both tests are ordered.
- Tell your provider about vitamins, supplements, medications, alcohol use, pregnancy status, and digestive conditions.
- If you are being evaluated for anemia, ask whether a CBC and vitamin B12 should also be ordered.
- If your result is abnormal, review it with a licensed healthcare provider.
How It Works
- Order online.
- Receive your lab order. A doctor's order is included.
- Visit a participating lab location.
- Provide a blood sample.
- Receive your results. Review abnormal results with a healthcare provider.
Why Choose This Folate Blood Test?
✅ Low-cost vitamin B9 testing option
✅ Useful for folate deficiency screening
✅ Helpful for provider-directed anemia evaluation
✅ No insurance required
✅ Doctor's order included
✅ Convenient online ordering
✅ Results can be shared with your healthcare provider
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Folate Blood Test measure?
This test measures folate, also called vitamin B9 or folic acid, in the blood.
Is folate the same as folic acid?
Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9 found in foods. Folic acid is the supplement form commonly found in vitamins and fortified foods.
Why is folate important?
Folate helps support red blood cell production, DNA formation, cell growth, and pregnancy-related fetal development.
Can this test diagnose anemia?
No. This test can help check folate levels, but anemia diagnosis usually requires additional testing such as a complete blood count and provider evaluation.
Should I also order vitamin B12?
Many anemia and vitamin deficiency evaluations include both folate and vitamin B12 because deficiencies can cause similar lab patterns.
Is this test useful during pregnancy?
Folate is important during pregnancy, but this test does not replace prenatal care or prenatal vitamins. Pregnant customers should review results with a healthcare provider.
Do I need to fast?
Fasting is usually not required unless your healthcare provider or lab instructions tell you otherwise. Drinking water before the blood draw is recommended.
Is a doctor's order included?
Yes. A doctor's order is included with this lab test.
Order Your Folate Blood Test
Use this low-cost test when you need convenient access to folate vitamin B9 testing for deficiency screening, nutrition follow-up, anemia-related evaluation, or provider-directed testing.
Order your Folate Blood Test today.
Folate
$ 59.00
