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Red Blood Cell Folate Measurement

The determination of the concentration of folic acid present in a sample of red blood cells.

For professionalsReviewed 2026-10-20

What it is for

Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C123334. Unmodified NCI definition, CC BY 4.0. Source identity and classification checked automatically on 2026-10-20.

Limitations

Terminology reference for a laboratory procedure. The source definition does not establish routine clinical availability, validated specimen types, reference intervals, product authorization or suitability for an individual. Consult the performing laboratory for its validated method and interpretation.

Also known as

  • RBC Folate Measurement
  • RBC Folate Status
  • RBC Folic Acid
  • RBC Folic Acid Measurement
  • Red Blood Cell Folate
  • Red Blood Cell Folate Measurement
  • Red Blood Cell Folate Status
  • Red Blood Cell Folic Acid Measurement
  • Red Cell Folate

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