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FOLATE

The test measures the level of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood and is crucial for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects in the developing fetus. This test diagnoses folate deficiency, which can lead to megaloblastic anemia, causing symptoms like fatigue, weakness and pale skin. It is also used to monitor folate levels in individuals with malnutrition and malabsorption disorders like celiac disease.

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