Folate Test in Richmond
Nearest clinic: Ham Parade Pharmacy, Kingston Upon Thames, 1 mile away. £39.00, results in minutes, no GP referral needed. This test is not in stock in Richmond right now.
Next appointment: today at 14:25 at Ham Parade Pharmacy
Folate
The Folate test measures the level of folate (vitamin B9) in your blood, an essential nutrient for DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, and cell division. Folate is particularly important during pregnancy, where deficiency can cause neural tube defects in the developing baby. Your body cannot produce folate on its own, so it must come from diet or supplementation.
Who Should Get Tested?
You should consider a folate test if you experience persistent fatigue, weakness, or breathlessness, a sore or red tongue, mouth ulcers, numbness or tingling, or mood changes including irritability and depression. Women planning pregnancy or in early pregnancy should test to ensure adequate levels for fetal development. Those with digestive conditions that impair absorption (such as coeliac disease or Crohn's disease), heavy alcohol intake, or diets low in green vegetables and fortified foods are at higher risk of deficiency.
Understanding Your Results
| Folate Level | Status |
|---|---|
| Below 3 ng/mL | Deficient supplementation recommended. Risk of megaloblastic anaemia and, in pregnancy, neural tube defects. |
| 3 to 20 ng/mL | Normal healthy folate levels. Maintain through a balanced diet rich in leafy greens and fortified foods. |
| Above 20 ng/mL | High usually not harmful, but very high levels from supplements can mask a B12 deficiency. Discuss with your clinic team. |
Folate and Vitamin B12 work closely together, so your clinic team may recommend testing both to get a complete picture of your nutritional status.
Nearest clinics offering this test
These clinics have Folate in stock. Choose one to see appointment times.
Ham Parade Pharmacy
305 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5QU
1 mile from Richmond
Pearl Chemist Wimbledon
80 Wimbledon High Street, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5EG
5 miles from Richmond
Earlsfield Pharmacy
607-609 Garrat Lane,, London, London, SW18 4SU
6 miles from Richmond