Biomarker education
Folate: What It Measures & Why People Track It
Also called: Vitamin B9, Folic acid
Folate is a B vitamin sometimes measured alongside vitamin B12.
General biomarker education — not personalized medical advice. Learn more
Result on your report
IllustrativeFolate
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Range: Low – High
LowReference intervalHigh
What it generally measures
Labs report the concentration of folate circulating in the blood.
Common units on reports: ng/mL
Why people track it over time
Folate and B12 are often reviewed together since both relate to similar CBC patterns in some contexts.
Changes over time do not by themselves establish a diagnosis. Learn more
Questions you might ask a healthcare professional
Questions to bring
IllustrativeAsk how folate and B12 relate on this report.
Discuss diet or supplement questions directly with your clinician.
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