[email protected] +44 203 488 0809

AI Assistant

Folate Receptor Autoantibody Test (FRAT)

Autoimmune Tests

550.00

Private FRAT blood test in London for £550, assessing folate receptor autoantibodies with specialist laboratory results in around 8 weeks.

Turnaround time

8 weeks

Biomarkers count

1

Enhance Your Panel

{{ availableAddOns.length }} extra tests · sorted by relevance

×

No tests match "{{ addOnSearch }}"

{{ selectedAddOns.length }} test{{ selectedAddOns.length !== 1 ? 's' : '' }} added +£{{ addOnsTotal.toFixed(2) }}

Same-Day Appointments

UKAS Accredited Labs

Book your test

Under 18? Patients under 18 can only be seen at GB Medlabs and Clinilabs, Monday to Friday only.

1

Email

2

Service

3

Details

4

Confirm

{{ emailError }}

Choose Service Type

Home visit

Professional phlebotomist comes to you

+ £{{ home_visit_fee }}

In clinic

Visit our clinic for your test

{{ clinic_visit_fee > 0 ? '+ £' + clinic_visit_fee : 'Free' }}

Home Visit Details

{{ homeAddressError }}

Home visits require at least 24 hours notice.

{{ homeTimeError }}

Note: Home visits are not available on Sundays

Select a clinic: Sorting by distance…

{{ clinic.name }}

{{ clinicAddress(clinic) }}

{{ clinic.distance.toFixed(1) }} mi

{{ selectedClinic.name }}

{{ clinicAddress(selectedClinic) }}

Select a date

{{ timeSlotAlert }}

Note: Bookings are not available on Sundays

Select an hour

Available time slots: {{ timeSlots.length}}

{{ selectedAddOns.length }} extra test{{ selectedAddOns.length !== 1 ? 's' : '' }} added +£{{ addOnsTotal.toFixed(2) }}

I agree to my blood being taken / sampled

Please confirm your consent before proceeding.

Details about Folate Receptor Autoantibody Test (FRAT)

How It Works

Simple steps to get your results

1

Book Online

Choose your test online and book in seconds. Select your preferred clinic location or home visit option.

2

Visit or Test at Home

Attend one of our UK or London clinics, arrange a home nurse visit, or use a finger-prick kit where available.

3

Get Your Results

Your sample is analysed by accredited UK laboratories, with secure results delivered directly to you.

Take control of your health with London Blood Tests

How to Prepare for Your Test

Follow these guidelines for accurate results

Sample Timing

Where possible, attend your blood test between 7am and 12pm. Please wait until any short-term illness or infection has fully resolved before testing. Avoid intense exercise for 24–48 hours beforehand, as this can affect certain markers.

Fasting & Hydration

Fasting is not always required, but some tests may recommend it. If fasting is advised, avoid food for 8–12 hours before your appointment and drink water only. Stay well hydrated, as this helps with sample collection and accuracy.

Medications & Supplements

Continue prescribed medications unless advised otherwise by your clinician. Avoid vitamin, mineral, or biotin supplements for at least 24–48 hours before your test, as these can interfere with results. If you are unsure about any medication or supplement, please let us know before your appointment.

Hormones & Menstrual Cycle

For hormone-related tests, timing within your menstrual cycle may be important. If relevant, follow any specific guidance provided on your test page.

If you have any questions or special circumstances, our team is happy to advise before your appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it assesses folate transport function rather than folate levels.

Usually not, but follow clinician advice if given.

No fasting is typically needed.

Individuals with unexplained neurological, fatigue, or functional symptoms.

It detects impaired utilisation, which is different from dietary deficiency.

Standard tests measure levels; FRAT evaluates receptor interference.

No, it contributes to a broader clinical assessment.

Yes, particularly where functional folate metabolism is suspected.

Yes, a routine venous sample is required.

Only if clinically indicated; it is not usually a routine monitoring test.