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Vitamins and iron

Folate (folic acid) test

Also called folic acid, vitamin B9

A B vitamin for new cells and red blood cells.

Typical range
Above about 4 ng/mL.
Usual recheck
About 3 months when out of range

Why it's done

Checked with anaemia; folic acid is taken before and during early pregnancy to protect the baby's spine.

What a low result can mean

Anaemia with large red cells; raises the risk of spine defects in pregnancy.

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More vitamins and iron tests

Vitamin DYour body's store of vitamin D, needed for bones, muscles and immunity. Vitamin B12A vitamin for nerves and red blood cells. Serum ironIron circulating in the blood. FerritinYour body's iron store. TIBCHow much iron your blood can carry.