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Erythrocyte folate levels: a clinical study.

J P Jaffe1, R F Schilling

  • 1Department of Medicine, St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center, Minnesota 55101.

American Journal of Hematology
|February 1, 1991
PubMed
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Low red blood cell (RBC) folate levels show some differences in lab values but don't significantly alter diagnosis or treatment compared to serum folate. Interpretation of RBC folate remains challenging.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Erythrocyte (RBC) folate levels are a key indicator of folate status.
  • Serum folate levels are commonly used for diagnosis, but RBC folate may offer additional insights.
  • Understanding the relationship between serum and RBC folate is crucial for accurate clinical assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare laboratory parameters and patient characteristics between low and normal RBC folate groups.
  • To assess the correlation between serum and RBC folate levels.
  • To evaluate the impact of RBC folate levels on diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes when serum folate is available.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 110 inpatients and outpatients with defined RBC folate levels (≤175 ng/ml and >175 ng/ml).

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  • Comparison of clinical and laboratory data, including mean corpuscular volume (MCV), red cell distribution width (RDW), serum folate, and vitamin B12.
  • Analysis of peripheral blood smear findings, LDH levels, and clinical parameters.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients with low RBC folate had higher MCV and RDW, and lower serum folate and B12.
    • No significant differences were observed in anemia severity, specific blood cell morphology, or other clinical factors.
    • Serum and RBC folate levels demonstrated a strong correlation; low RBC folate impacted outcomes in 5% of cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant differences between low and normal RBC folate groups were not clearly defined beyond what serum folate could indicate.
    • The diagnostic utility (sensitivity and specificity) of RBC folate levels is currently undefined.
    • Prospective studies with advanced biochemical markers are needed to clarify the interpretation of RBC folate levels.