Parameter
| Biomarker | Folic acid | Full name | Folic acid | Molecular Type | Vitamin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C19H19N7O6 | Molecular Weight | 441.397 | Core Functional Dimensions | Diagnosis, etiological differentiation |
| Disease | Anemia | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Blood, bone marrow | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Serum/Red blood cells (chemiluminescence method, microbial method) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | Involved in DNA synthesis, deficiency leads to erythropoiesis disorders, megaloblastic changes. | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | Clinical routine application: Core indicators for classification of megaloblastic anemia. | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | Red blood cell folate can better reflect long-term folate reserves and is superior to serum folate testing. | ||||