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Common causes of a low Folate (Folic Acid)
- Poor dietary intake
- Alcohol use disorder
- Malabsorption
- Pregnancy (increased demand)
Looking for the other direction? See what causes a high Folate (Folic Acid).
All tests · Inflammatory & Other Chemistry · Folate (Folic Acid)
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What causes a low Folate (Folic Acid)?
Normal range 3-17 ng/mL (7-39 nmol/L SI). Specimen: Serum. See the full Folate (Folic Acid) reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Folate (Folic Acid)?
The standard teaching reference range for Folate (Folic Acid) is 3-17 ng/mL in conventional units, or 7-39 nmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.
| Specimen | Serum |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 3-17 ng/mL |
| SI range | 7-39 nmol/L |
| Panel | Inflammatory & Other Chemistry |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Folate (Folic Acid) normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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