Folic Acid (Serum Folate) Test in Bengaluru

Measures folate concentration in serum. This is general patient information; your clinician determines how the result applies to you.

Evaluation of possible folate deficiency or selected anaemia. The decision depends on your symptoms, history and examination.

The supplied Bharath Jan Sewa Labs leaflet lists an offer price of ₹560 for Folic Acid (Serum Folate). Offer from supplied price leaflet; please confirm availability and the final payable amount before booking.

The leaflet shows ₹1,350 as a comparison/reference price, alongside the ₹560 offer. That reference is from the promotional leaflet, not an independently verified current city-wide market average; other laboratory prices and inclusions vary.

The listed sample is blood. The collection team will explain the method, required container and identification checks.

Fasting may be requested; follow the laboratory's method-specific instructions. When booking multiple tests, follow instructions for the test with the strictest preparation requirements.

Folate deficiency and B12 deficiency can have overlapping blood findings. Do not stop prescribed medicines on your own. Tell your clinician or the laboratory about medicines and relevant supplements.

Measures folate concentration in serum. Results need to be assessed using the laboratory method-specific reference interval, your history and the reason for testing.

Recent folic-acid supplements or meals can influence serum folate. Please inform your clinician of recent illness, medicines or unusual sample circumstances.

Folate deficiency and B12 deficiency can have overlapping blood findings. A result should not be interpreted as a complete health assessment in isolation.

Assess B12 status as clinically indicated before high-dose folate. Additional testing should be selected by a qualified clinician rather than ordered only from a price list.

Not necessarily. Recent folic-acid supplements or meals can influence serum folate. A clinician may use other tests, repeat measurements or examination depending on the situation.

Turnaround depends on collection time, processing laboratory, and whether verification or repeat testing is needed. Ask Bharath Jan Sewa Labs for the current estimated reporting time when booking; no fixed turnaround is promised here.

Ask the booking team whether home collection is suitable for this particular test and available at your pincode. Some tests require careful timing or rapid transport, so centre collection or urgent hospital testing may be more appropriate.

Bharath Jan Sewa Labs lists collection centres in Bengaluru, including Sanjaynagar, Ittamadu (Banashankari), Peenya, KR Market and other locations. Its website says samples are processed at NABL-accredited laboratories; ask for the performing laboratory and the specific test's current accredited scope. Collection centres are not automatically individually NABL-accredited.

Call +91 98055 43143 or use the booking link on this page. Tell the team the required test, preferred Bengaluru centre or home collection area, and your preferred date. Confirm the currently payable rate, test method, any collection charges and reporting time before proceeding.