What does the Folic Acid Test Measure ?

This test is done to check for folic acid deficiency . Folic acid helps form red blood cells and produce DNA that stores genetic codes. Taking the right amount of folic acid before and during pregnancy helps prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.

Abnormal levels of red blood cells, hemoglobin or hematocrit may be a sign of anemia, heart disease or low iron levels in your body.

Low white cell count may be a sign of an autoimmune disorder, bone marrow disorder, or cancer.

High white cell count may be a sign of an infection or a reaction to medicine.

Low platelet count can be a signal of blood cancer, alcoholic liver disease, viral infections like HIV, Hepatitis etc.

Why should I do the Folic Acid Test ?

You will be advised to get a Folic Acid Test if you have a Vitamin B9 deficiency. Your symptoms could be due to a deficiency of folic acid in the blood. The most common signs and symptoms of folic acid deficiency are diarrhoea, fatigue, constipation, headache, swollen tongue, appetite loss, numbness, and memory loss..

How is the Folic Test Done ?

The Folic Acid test is a simple blood test with 6 hours of fasting before the test. The blood sample can be taken by the phlebotomist at a pathology lab or at home. At Maurya Labs, the test is done on a machine called Fully Automatic Analyzer. The sample collection takes less than a minute.

What are the symptoms of deficiency of folic acid ?

The most common signs of folic acid deficiency include tiredness, weariness, muscle wasting and lethargy. Additionally, you may also experience some neurological symptoms, like a feeling of prickling pain or tingling or burning sensations and peripheral neuropathy or numbness in the extremities. If you experience any of these symptoms, you may get the Folic Acid Test done at NABL Certified Maurya Labs.