--- title: Folate (Vitamin B9) Test type: test id: folate url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/folate" price_usd: 32.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 38.99 cpt: 82746 category: Vitamins & Nutrients sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "2–4 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=folate&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Folate (Vitamin B9) Test > Essential B vitamin for DNA synthesis, cell division, and preventing neural tube defects in pregnancy, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $32.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 2–4 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $32.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($38.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 82746 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 2–4 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Folate (Vitamin B9) test tell you? Essential B vitamin for DNA synthesis, cell division, and preventing neural tube defects in pregnancy. Folate (vitamin B9) is critical for DNA and RNA synthesis, cell division, and red blood cell formation. Adequate folate is especially important before and during early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects. Deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia, fatigue, and elevated homocysteine levels. People on certain medications, those with malabsorption conditions, and heavy alcohol users are at higher risk. **Clinical use:** Vitamin and nutrient testing identifies deficiencies that can drive fatigue, immune dysfunction, neurological symptoms, and long-term disease risk — and confirms that supplementation is working. ## Who should order it? Anyone with restrictive diets (vegan, low-fat, low-carb), malabsorption conditions, fatigue, hair loss, mood changes, or currently supplementing and wanting to verify dosing. ## Biomarkers measured - [Folate](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/folate) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $32.99 | $38.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $33.99 | $39.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Folate (Vitamin B9) test cost? A Folate (Vitamin B9) test costs $32.99 at TestWell — $38.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $65.00 at Quest Health (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $170.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $32.99 | $38.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $65.00 | $65.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.questhealth.com/product/folate-vitamin-b9-test/13929M.html) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $170.00 | $170.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 10188 · Labcorp test no. 002014. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. Biotin supplements may interfere — stop 72 hours before. ## Related conditions - Vitamin deficiency (E56.9) - Nutrient deficiency (E63.9) ## Common questions about the Folate (Vitamin B9) test ### How long do Folate (Vitamin B9) results take? Most Folate (Vitamin B9) results are available in 2–4 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### What sample is collected for the Folate (Vitamin B9)? Blood draw. Sample is collected at a Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference patient service center near you, or via at-home phlebotomy where available. ### How much does the Folate (Vitamin B9) cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Folate (Vitamin B9) is $32.99. Quest Direct lists comparable tests at $65. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $170 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price. ### Do I need to fast before the Folate (Vitamin B9)? No fasting required for the Folate (Vitamin B9). No fasting required. Biotin supplements may interfere — stop 72 hours before. ### Where can I get the Folate (Vitamin B9) done? The Folate (Vitamin B9) is available at Quest and Labcorp patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=folate&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. 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