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Folic Acid Level Test

Health Checkups estimated about CNY 50-200 (estimated about USD 7-30) 1 hr

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Description

A folic acid level test measures blood folate to assess deficiency risk—especially before pregnancy or with anemia symptoms—with costs typically 7–30 USD; ChinaMedicalHub helps arrange hospital testing and interpreter support.

Main Uses

Folate level testing is primarily used to diagnose folate deficiency, which can lead to anemia and other health issues. It's also used to monitor patients with conditions that may affect folate absorption, to evaluate nutritional status, and to guide treatment in cases of megaloblastic anemia.

Normal Range

The normal range for folate (folic acid) levels in the blood is typically between 2.7 to 17.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL).

Low Values - Possible Causes

Possible causes of low folate levels include: poor dietary intake, alcoholism, malabsorption syndromes such as celiac disease, certain medications like methotrexate, and increased need during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

High Values - Possible Causes

Possible causes of high folate levels can be due to: excessive intake through supplements or fortified foods, vitamin B12 deficiency masking symptoms, liver disease, or rarely, certain cancers.

estimated about CNY 50-200

estimated about USD 7-30

Duration: 1 hr