Vitamin Tests
VIT002Vitamin B12
Measures vitamin B12, which is needed for nerves and red blood cell formation.
- 8–10 hrs fasting
- 1 day
- Home collection
₹800
Vitamin Tests
Folic Acid (Folate)
Measures folate in the blood.
- Test code
- VIT003
- Sample type
- Blood (venous) — serum
- Fasting
- 8–10 hrs fasting
- Expected turnaround
- 1–2 days (indicative)
- Home collection
- Available — ₹0 collection fee
Sample collection requirements
About 3–5 ml of blood is drawn from a vein in the arm by a trained phlebotomist.
How to prepare
- Fast for 8–10 hours before the sample. Plain water is allowed.
- Avoid alcohol and heavy exercise for 24 hours before the test.
- Take regular medicines only as advised by your doctor.
This information is general guidance. Your doctor may give you different instructions — please follow them.