Folate

Folate help your body make red blood cells, maintain nerve health and generally feel good. Deficits are detected earlier and treated to avoid complications such as anaemia, neuropathy and cognitive decline. Here's why they matter:

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  Diagnose Underlying Issues:
  Find out why you experience fatigue, memory problems, dizziness or neuropathy (nerve damage). Such tests are often done with a complete blood count to confirm anaemia.
  
  Preventative Action:
  Early detection prevents severe anaemia, nerve damage or cognitive decline. For older people, the test may also reveal confusion or depression caused by deficiencies.
  
  Monitor Nutritional Status:
  Ideal for people with coeliac disease, Crohn's disease or other malabsorption disorders. Breastfed infants and their mothers also should have testing done to ensure deficiencies are addressed in both.
  

Support Pregnancy Health:
Folate prevents neural tube defects in a developing fetus. Testing ensures adequate levels are present during preconception and early pregnancy.