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Folate (Folic Acid) Blood Test

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Measures folate in serum or plasma as a focused view of circulating folate status.

Current price
$5.30 from $14.80 with fees
Sample
Blood
Turnaround
1 to 2 days
Access
Direct Lab, Lab Visit, Order Online
Evidence & Key Facts
Source collectedLast source check September 8, 2026

Evidence basis. This named result reflects the sources and verification evidence listed on this page as of the date shown.

Best for

Micronutrients

Standout strength

Includes Folate.

Important watch-out

Labcorp: $16.69 without membership or $11.92 for members in other states and Washington, DC.

Folate (Folic Acid) Blood Test
Labbrary Test GradeUseful
Your Fit Score
Not calculated

Answer five questions to see how this panel matches your goals, budget, collection preferences, access, and support needs.

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Labbrary's review, Fit Score, and basic comparison are free. The provider's panel, shipping, collection, clinician review, and other services are separate. About 2 minutes. No account required.

Measures folate in serum or plasma as a focused view of circulating folate status.

Current price
$5.30 from $14.80 with fees
Sample
Blood
Turnaround
1 to 2 days
Access
Direct Lab, Lab Visit, Order Online
Evidence & Key Facts
Source collectedLast source check September 8, 2026

Evidence basis. This named result reflects the sources and verification evidence listed on this page as of the date shown.

Best for

Micronutrients

Standout strength

Includes Folate.

Important watch-out

Labcorp: $16.69 without membership or $11.92 for members in other states and Washington, DC.

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Scope, both directions

Inside the Panel. Beyond the Name.

Named measurements

  • Folate

Measured categories and focus areas

  • General Health
  • Nutrients
  • Micronutrients

Important limits and omissions

  • Applicable order or draw fees and order-specific refund terms need confirmation before payment.
  • Actual report ranges, uncertainty and decision thresholds remain unconfirmed.
  • Exact analytical performance and laboratory-specific specimen handling remain unconfirmed.

No broader panel in the Labbrary catalog lists every biomarker on this one for a lower listed price.

Counted among one-time lab-draw listings with a published price, matched by published biomarker names. That doesn’t mean the tests are equivalent. Updated October 2, 2026.

The full breakdown

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Measurement quality is partial: exact offer names laboratory system(s) Labcorp; Quest Diagnostics and states collection at a CLIA/CAP-accredited lab. Exact performing facility, assay method, and offer-specific analytical performance are unpublished. A laboratory system name does not identify the exact facility. Limitation: Measurement quality is partial: exact offer names laboratory system(s) Labcorp; Quest Diagnostics and states collection at a CLIA/CAP-accredited lab. Exact performing facility, assay method, and offer-specific analytical performance are unpublished. A laboratory system name does not identify the exact facility. No score or grade assigned.

Macrocytic or megaloblastic anemia is being worked up alongside vitamin B12 Fatigue, weakness, or pallor without a clear cause Malabsorption conditions, chronic alcohol use, or medications like phenytoin that lower folate Planning or early in pregnancy, when folate status matters for fetal development Confirming that folate supplementation has corrected a low level. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

Measures: Mass concentration What you'll learn Insights that connect the dots. Limitation: Complete named list not re-verified against the current page in this pass.

Reviewed by a real clinician. Results arrive in your dashboard. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

$3.78 Member price | $5.30 Non-member. Limitation: Draw/order fees and order-specific exceptions may apply; confirm before payment.

Find labs near you; lab-drawn collection. Limitation: Local booking availability requires confirmation.

Cash price $5.30 non-member / $3.78 member. HSA/FSA eligible. Limitation: Exact-offer refund terms not stated on the product page; shared Terms of Service govern refunds and credits.

Mito Health Privacy Policy governs data handling: https://mitohealth.com/privacy. Limitation: Exact-offer data retention and sharing terms not stated on the product page.

What it asks of you

Sample and fulfillment journey

Order

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Order online, choose an available laboratory for your state and confirm the complete price before paying. Membership is optional.

Panel-specific source · Source dated September 8, 2026

Collect

Confirmed

Fasting is preferred because recent meals and folate-containing foods or supplements can raise serum levels. Record folate or multivitamin dose and timing, and ask your clinician or laboratory whether to hold a supplement before testing. Attend a participating laboratory for blood collection.

Panel-specific source · Source dated September 8, 2026

Lab

Confirmed

Labcorp serves other states and Washington, DC. Quest Diagnostics serves other states and Washington, DC. BioReference serves New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. Confirm your selected location.

Panel-specific source · Source dated September 8, 2026

Report

Confirmed

Results arrive in your dashboard after laboratory processing. Clinician-reviewed results are available without membership. Personalized action plans require membership; optional live consultations cost extra. Typical results in one to two days.

Panel-specific source · Source dated September 8, 2026

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True total cost

The Price. Plus the Details.

Pricing for Folate (Folic Acid) Blood Test
ItemCurrent disclosed priceNote
Panel$5.30Verify the checkout total, shipping, and collection fees before ordering.
Lab draw fee+ $9.50 to $15Per lab visit, added at checkout. One applies, depending on the lab you use: BioReference $9.50, Labcorp $11.50, Quest $15. Checked September 29, 2026. Source
Total at checkoutFrom $14.80Listed price plus the required fees above, before tax and any optional services.
HSA/FSA paymentConditional eligibilityHSA/FSA payment is offered for eligible tests. Confirm your plan requirements.
Optional servicesAt-home phlebotomist, $99Only if you choose it. Not included in the total. Checked September 29, 2026. Source

Price status. This record shows disclosed pricing. Checkout costs can change and should be verified before purchase.

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Source collected

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The balance

The Strengths. The Tradeoffs.

Strengths

  • Includes Folate.
  • Order online for blood collection at a participating laboratory.
  • Clinician-reviewed results are available without membership.

Watch-outs

  • Labcorp: $16.69 without membership or $11.92 for members in other states and Washington, DC.
  • Quest Diagnostics: $5.30 without membership or $3.78 for members in other states and Washington, DC.
  • BioReference: $19.11 without membership or $13.65 for members in New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island.
  • Fasting is preferred because recent meals and folate-containing foods or supplements can raise serum levels. Record folate or multivitamin dose and timing, and ask your clinician or laboratory whether to hold a supplement before testing.
  • Typical results in one to two days. Actual timing depends on laboratory processing.
  • Optional membership costs $9 per month and can be canceled anytime. Member prices require membership; tests can also be ordered at nonmember prices.
  • Optional live consultation costs $39 for members or $99 for nonmembers and is separate from the test fee.
  • Applicable laboratory order or draw fees may be separate. Confirm the complete total and order-specific terms before payment.
  • Complete analytical performance, actual report ranges and uncertainty, and laboratory-specific specimen retention have not been confirmed.
  • Serum folate changes with recent meals and folate-containing supplements. A result can reflect recent intake rather than longer-term tissue stores.
  • Low folate can contribute to macrocytic anemia, fatigue and weakness, but folate alone cannot establish deficiency, explain symptoms or distinguish folate deficiency from vitamin B12 deficiency.
  • Reference intervals vary by laboratory. Interpret the reported interval with clinical history and related tests, especially when pregnancy, malabsorption, alcohol use or medicines are relevant.

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