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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.

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 32 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 32 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 32 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

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

Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Test in Hyderabad

Test Name	Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Test
Price	The Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Test price is ₹ 1100.
Also Known As	Vitamin B9 test, Folate test
Purpose	To measure Vitamin B9 levels in the blood.
Pre-test Information	Fasting is not required for a Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Test
Report Delivery	Get reports within 32 hours.
Frequency	As prescribed by your doctor.
Home Testing	Yes, home blood sample collection in 60 minutes from booking.
Sample Required	A blood sample is required for a Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Test

Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Test Price in Hyderabad

The Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Test cost in Hyderabad is ₹ 1100. This Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Test price includes the fastest home sample collection within 60 minutes of booking, and the reports are available in 32 hours.

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We guarantee home pathology services within just 60 minutes from order placement in Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Hyderabad, Faridabad, and Mumbai. Our skilled, vaccinated eMedics, following your chosen schedule, will arrive at your door. Your sample will be carefully handled, maintained at the right temperature, and transported to our certified labs. And rest assured, the results will reach you with even greater speed!

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