Blood tests & health checks
Folate check
Vitamin B9, needed for red blood cells and cell repair
Folate (vitamin B9)Finger prickResults in about 5 minutes
Folate is used to make red blood cells, repair cells and support a pregnancy. Deficiency causes a particular kind of anaemia and can be caused by diet, alcohol, some medicines, or absorption problems such as coeliac disease and Crohn's.
Who it is for
- Anyone persistently tired or with recurring mouth ulcers
- People with tingling in the hands or feet
- Anyone pregnant or trying to conceive
- People with coeliac disease, Crohn's or another absorption disorder
Also called
B9, Folic acid
What happens next
Results in about 5 minutes. The pharmacist goes through what the number means with you, and tells you plainly if it is something to take to your GP