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    What is Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Test?

    Folic acid, or vitamin B9, is essential for producing red blood cells, synthesising DNA, and ensuring proper nerve function. The Folic acid test helps measure the amount of vitamin B9 in the bloodstream.

    A deficiency in folic acid can lead to conditions like anaemia and nerve damage. Low levels may be due to inadequate diet, certain medications, or underlying health conditions. Symptoms such as tiredness, weakness, and nerve problems can arise. This test is mainly useful for pregnant women and those with signs of anaemia or neuropathy (nerve damage). The B9 test is often done along with the vitamin B12 test for a more complete assessment of these conditions.

    If you are in Hyderabad and wish to check your Vitamin B9 levels, you can easily schedule a Folic acid test from the comfort of your home without the need for a laboratory visit.

    Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Test Parameters

    The Vitamin B9 test determines the amount of vitamin B9/folic acid in a blood sample.

    Folic acid is an essential vitamin that helps in vital bodily functions, and its deficiency can cause folate deficiency anaemia, marked by the formation of unusually large red blood cells that are ineffective in carrying oxygen. Additional issues related to folate deficiency include heart diseases, depression, and cognitive problems such as Alzheimer’s disease (a neurological condition linked to memory loss). It is crucial during pregnancy, supporting foetal growth and development and helps to prevent neural tube defects in babies.

    Folate is naturally found in leafy greens, citrus fruits, beans, and fortified grains, with folic acid, its synthetic form, being easily absorbed and often added to foods. Ensuring sufficient folate levels is key to maintaining overall health.

    Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Test Preparation

    To prepare for a Folic acid test at home, consider the following:

    • Prerequisites

    There is no need for special preparations, such as fasting, before taking the Vitamin B9 test.

    • Best Time to Get Tested

    The Vitamin B9 test can be taken at any time of the day that suits your schedule.

    • Who Should Get a Folic Acid Test?

    Pregnant women, individuals with symptoms of deficiency (such as fatigue or anaemia), those with malabsorption disorders, and people on medications that affect folic acid absorption should consider this test.

    • Cautions Before Taking a Folic Acid Test

    Continue your regular diet and avoid alcohol before the test, as sudden dietary changes can influence the results. Medications such as birth control pills, malaria drugs, and certain antibiotics can lower folic acid levels, so be sure to inform your doctor of any medications or supplements you are taking.

    Why Take the Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Test?

    A Folic Acid test is crucial for detecting potential health concerns linked to anaemia and evaluating overall nutritional health.

    You might need this test if:

    • You have anaemia symptoms, such as:

      • Fatigue

      • Shortness of breath

      • Dizziness or fainting

      • Weakness

      • Pale skin, gums, and eyes

      • Rapid or irregular heartbeat

    • You’re experiencing neurological symptoms, including:

      • Numbness in your fingers and toes

      • Memory problems

      • Confusion

    • You notice oral symptoms like:

      • Mouth sores or ulcers

      • A sore, red tongue

    The Vitamin B9 test is particularly vital for individuals at risk of folate deficiency or those who are pregnant.

    Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Test Results and Interpretation

    Understanding your Folic acid test results is important for assessing your nutritional health and identifying potential deficiencies. The normal range for the Vitamin B9 test is:

    ParameterBiological ReferenceInterpretation
    Folic Acid, Vitamin B9 Serum2.76 - 20 ng/mLUsed to identify folate deficiency, monitor treatment effectiveness, and evaluate conditions like megaloblastic and macrocytic anaemia. Lower-than-normal folic acid levels may suggest poor dietary habits, malabsorption syndromes such as celiac disease, or malnutrition. 2

    In conclusion, interpreting your results can help guide necessary dietary or supplement modifications to maintain healthy folate levels.

    FAQs on Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Test in Hyderabad

    The cost of a Folic Acid Test in Hyderabad is ₹1100. This includes a home sample collection, which will be arranged within 60 minutes of your booking. Your test results will be available within 81 hours after the sample collection.

    Yes, home sample collection for the Folic Acid Test is available in Hyderabad. An eMedic will come to your home within 60 minutes to collect the sample.

    The Folic Acid test helps to check folate levels in your body. It is useful in diagnosing folate deficiency, which can cause conditions like anaemia, and also evaluates your nutritional status.

    No, fasting is not needed before taking the Folic Acid test.

    To book a Folic Acid test with Orange Health Labs, follow these steps:

    • Search : Look up "Folic Acid Test in Hyderabad" or "Folic Acid Test at home" and select Orange Health Labs.

    • Review and Book : Pick the test, confirm any required preparations, enter your location, and select a time for sample collection.

    • Sample Collection : A certified eMedic will come to your home to collect the sample at the scheduled time.

    • Sample Analysis : The sample will be processed at our NABL-certified and ICMR-approved lab.

    • Receive Results : Your results will be sent via email or WhatsApp within 81 hours and will also be accessible on our app.

    Normal folate levels typically fall between 2.76 – 20 ng/mL. You can visit the Orange Health Labs website to view a detailed interpretation of your results.

    After you book the test, an eMedic will arrive for sample collection within 60 minutes. Your results will be ready within 81 hours after sample collection.

    The frequency depends on your doctor’s recommendation, particularly if you have symptoms of folate deficiency or underlying health conditions that require monitoring.

    The test specifically measures folate levels in your blood, which is crucial for assessing nutritional deficiencies and related health concerns.

    Orange Health provides the Folic Acid test at home in various localities in Hyderabad, including areas like Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Gachibowli, Madhapur, Hitech City, Kondapur, Begumpet, Somajiguda, Ameerpet, Panjagutta, Kukatpally, Miyapur, Manikonda, Secunderabad, Tarnaka, Abids, Koti, Mehdipatnam, Dilsukhnagar, Uppal, LB Nagar, Nallagandla, Nizampet, Attapur, Malkajgiri.

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    References

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    2. Folic acid - test: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia [Internet].  Available from:  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003686.htm
    3. Folate - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center [Internet].  Available from:  https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=167&contentid=folate
    4. Folate Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes & Prevention [Internet]. Cleveland Clinic. 2023  Available from:  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22198-folate-deficiency
    5. Folate blood test – low, high and normal results [Internet].  Available from:  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/folate-test