Essential B vitamin, often deficient in our diet
1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.
Folate, or Folic Acid, Vitamin B9, is a B vitamin. It helps the body break down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars to be used for energy. It is found in green leaved vegetables especially. The body has low reserves of folate, perhaps four months, so deficiency is quite common but easily corrected. Causes of deficiency include reduced intake from the diet or from poor absorption through the gut; increased demand for folate (eg pregnancy) and side effects of some medication (eg methotrexate). Symptoms include fatigue, mild sensation changes and depression. Prolonged lack of folate results in megaloblastic anaemia (in which the red blood cells are characteristically large).
Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.
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A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.
Results are reviewed by a doctor.
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£54.25 against a comparison-group median of £59.63 (-9%).
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Folate (Vitamin B9) is essential for red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and overall energy levels. This test checks your folate levels to identify deficiencies that can contribute to fatigue, weakness, and anaemia.
A single blood test measuring folate (Vitamin B9), commonly used to assess levels relevant to red blood cell formation and tissue repair. Useful during pregnancy planning or on a restricted diet.
This test measures the level of folate (Vitamin B9) in your blood
Folate (Vitamin B9) is essential for red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and overall energy levels. This test checks your folate levels to identify deficiencies that can contribute to fatigue, weakness, and anaemia.
A single blood test measuring folate (Vitamin B9), commonly used to assess levels relevant to red blood cell formation and tissue repair. Useful during pregnancy planning or on a restricted diet.
