Folate

About This Test
Folate helps assess your vitamin and mineral status by focusing on what this marker reveals about your body. Doctors use it alongside your symptoms and other labs to detect problems early.

Patient Preparation
Fasting for 6-8 hours.

Best Time to Test
Morning preferred.

Tests Included
Folate

Why is it done
Part of targeted screening based on symptoms or risks.
Helps confirm or rule out suspected conditions.
Guides treatment decisions and follow‑up.
Sometimes used to monitor response to therapy.