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Folate tests for suspected folate deficiency

This HTA report examines the safety, the effectiveness, the costs and the cost-effectiveness of conducting folate tests on symptom-free persons and on persons for whom symptoms, medical problems or other factors suggest a possible folate deficiency. The report further examines ethical, social and organisational issues in connection with folate testing.

Federal Office of Public Health FOPH

Health insurance benefits Division
Health Technology Assessment Section
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
Switzerland - 3003 Bern