Lab test

Folate/Folic Acid, Serum

Also known as: Folic Acid

Key Aspects of the Folate Test Purpose: The test, which often includes vitamin B12 testing, identifies folate deficiency, which can cause megaloblastic anemia, fatigue, weakness, and neurological symptoms. Preparation…

Sample: Serum
Preparation: No fasting needed
Report in: 12 hours
Collection: At your home

About this test

Key Aspects of the Folate Test

Purpose: The test, which often includes vitamin B12 testing, identifies folate deficiency, which can cause megaloblastic anemia, fatigue, weakness, and neurological symptoms.
Preparation: You may be required to not eat or drink (except water) for 6–8 hours before the test to avoid inaccurate results.
Medication Interference: Inform your doctor if you take supplements or medicines that can affect levels, such as birth control pills, methotrexate, alcohol, or antibiotics.

Common Reasons for Testing

Investigating unexplained weakness, fatigue, or symptoms of anemia.
Monitoring pregnant individuals for proper folate levels to prevent birth defects.
Checking individuals with alcoholism or malabsorption disorders (like Crohn's disease).

Preparation

No fasting is needed for this test. You can book any available slot.
Keep your doctor’s prescription or test request handy if you have one, and take regular medicines as your doctor has advised.
Tell the sample collector if you take blood thinners, and wear a sleeve that rolls above the elbow.

How home sample collection works

1
Choose your tests
Add single tests or a package to the cart and check fasting needs.
2
Pick a collection slot
Half-hour slots from 30 minutes ahead, up to 10 days out. Pay online.
3
A sample collector visits
They confirm the visit with a one-time code, then take the sample.
4
Report in your account
The lab uploads the report and you are notified to download it.

Where we collect samples at home

Lab tests with home sample collection reach 70 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:

Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Folate/Folic Acid, Serum cost in Hyderabad?

Folate/Folic Acid, Serum costs ₹719 on Aish Health in Hyderabad, down from ₹999. There is no separate home collection fee; any GST or busy-hour charge is shown before you pay.

Do I need to fast before Folate/Folic Acid, Serum?

No, fasting is not needed for this test, so you can book any available slot.

When will I get the Folate/Folic Acid, Serum report?

The expected report time is 12 hours. The partner lab uploads the report as a PDF to your order and you are notified to download it.

What sample is collected for Folate/Folic Acid, Serum?

Serum sample is collected at your home by a sample collector.

Can I cancel a lab test booking?

Yes. Cancel before a sample collector accepts or more than 1 hour before the slot for a full refund. Within 1 hour of the slot there is no refund, and once the sample collector is on the way the booking can no longer be cancelled.

Can I book tests for a family member?

Yes. Add them as a family member in your account and choose them as the patient when booking, so the report is filed under their name.

Can I pay cash when the sample is collected?

No. Lab tests booked on the website or app are paid online when you book, by card, UPI or your Aish Health wallet.

Packages that include Folate/Folic Acid, Serum

Health packageAnemia Profile32 tests · Report in 18 hours₹1,499₹1,625

₹719

₹99928% off