Private Folate (Red Cell) Blood Test London
Folate (Red Cell) to check nutritional status and identify potential deficiencies.
Folate Red Cell
Test fee £99 + £50 phlebotomy fee (per visit)
- Results in 2-3 days"
- UKAS accredited laboratory
- Professional phlebotomy service
- Confidential results portal
Or call 020 7183 2362
Pay at clinic on the day of your appointment
Folate (Red Cell) – Private Testing in London
The Folate (Red Cell) is available at South Kensington Medical and Dental, our CQC-registered clinic in South Kensington, London SW7. This test is priced at £60. A £50 phlebotomy fee applies per visit for blood collection. It requires a venous blood sample, and results are typically available within 2 days.
Folate (vitamin B9) is essential for DNA synthesis, cell division, and red blood cell formation. It is particularly critical during pregnancy for preventing neural tube defects.
Who Should Consider the Folate (Red Cell)?
Women planning pregnancy or in early pregnancy. Individuals with macrocytic anaemia. Those on medications that interfere with folate metabolism such as methotrexate or certain anticonvulsants. People with coeliac disease or other malabsorption conditions.
Red cell folate reflects stores over the preceding 3 months and is more reliable than serum folate, which fluctuates with recent dietary intake. Women planning pregnancy are advised to supplement with 400 micrograms daily.
A trained nurse collects the blood sample by standard venepuncture, a straightforward procedure that typically takes around five minutes. Our clinic is on Old Brompton Road, directly opposite South Kensington tube station (Piccadilly, Circle, and District lines). No GP referral is needed — book online or call 020 7183 2362.
Nutritional Status Check
Vitamins are essential for energy, immunity, and optimal body function.
- Fatigue investigation
- Dietary concerns
- Vegetarian/vegan diet
- Absorption issues
- Supplementation guidance
- General wellbeing
How It Works
Book Online
Choose a convenient date and time
Visit Our Clinic
20 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington
Quick Blood Draw
Professional phlebotomy, 5 minutes
Get Results
Results in 2-3 days"
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this blood test
Visit Our London Clinic
Central London location with excellent transport links
Address
South Kensington Medical & Dental
20 Old Brompton Road
South Kensington
London SW7 3DL
Getting Here
- 2-minute walk from South Kensington tube
- Circle, District & Piccadilly lines
Opening Hours
- Monday, Wednesday9am - 6pm
- Tuesday, Thursday9am - 8pm
- Friday8am - 5pm
- Saturday10am - 4pm
- Sunday10am - 4pm
Contact
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No GP referral needed. Book online and get tested at our South Kensington clinic. Results within 2-3 days".
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At South Kensington Medical & Dental, we are fully registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and our clinicians are registered with the relevant UK regulatory bodies, including the GDC and GMC. Our dentists, dental nurses and medical professionals deliver care that meets the highest clinical, safety and ethical standards, because our patients deserve nothing less.
