Folate / Vitamin B9 (Feline)

Also known as:FolateFolic Acid

Reference Range

Critical Low

ug/L

Reference Range

9.7-21.6

ug/L

Optimal Range

10-20

ug/L

Critical High

>30

ug/L

Also reported in: ng/mL

Folate reflects the health of your cat's upper small intestine where it is absorbed.

Low

Low folate indicates chronic inflammation or disease in the proximal small intestine, commonly seen with IBD.

What to do:

Your vet will investigate further with a GI panel and potentially an ultrasound or biopsy.

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Feline Folate: 8 ug/L (Low)

Normal

Folate reflects the health of your cat's upper small intestine where it is absorbed.

What to do:

No action needed.

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Feline Folate: 15 ug/L

High

High folate in cats suggests small intestinal bacterial overgrowth or exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

What to do:

Your vet may recommend a course of antibiotics or further pancreatic function testing.

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Feline Folate: 25 ug/L (High)

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