The FRAT test finds antibodies that block folate from reaching your child's brain. This causes a treatable condition called Cerebral Folate Deficiency. Doctors link it to autism, speech delay, and seizures. Altus Lab brings this test to your home, anywhere in India.
No fasting required. Our team guides you through preparation before collection.
A key test linked to autism and developmental delay.
You save ₹4,000 — Special Pan-India Price
You do not need separate visits for every test. One phlebotomist visit covers the full autism panel. We run every test under one expert-checked report.
Finds antibodies that block folate from reaching the brain. The key test for cerebral folate deficiency.
Screens 70+ markers for energy, gut health, and nutrient use in the body.
A one-time gene test. It checks how well your body uses folate.
Checks blood for lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium. These toxins can affect brain development.
A 13-test panel. It combines FRAT, MTHFR, thyroid, vitamins, and metabolic checks in one package.
Basic nutrient tests. They help your doctor read your child's FRAT and OAT results correctly.
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Booking takes only a few minutes. Our phlebotomists cover all of India. Your family never has to travel, no matter which city or state you live in.
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Altus Lab has completed over 1,000 FRAT test home collections across India. We serve metro cities and small towns alike. Every sample follows the same cold-chain process. Every report gets the same expert review, no matter which state you live in.
Families trust Altus Lab because results matter. A report can shape a treatment decision for your child. So accuracy is never optional. It is the standard behind every test we run.
Dr. Gupta trained at PGIMER Chandigarh, one of India's top medical institutes. He brings over 13 years of specialist experience to every report. Unlike large commercial labs, he personally reviews every FRAT result before release. Families get more than a number. They get a result they can trust.
FRAT stands for Folate Receptor Autoantibody Test. It is a special blood test. It checks for antibodies that attack folate receptor alpha. This protein carries folate, or Vitamin B9, into the brain. When these antibodies show up, they block that process. This happens even when routine blood folate looks normal.
Doctors call this condition Cerebral Folate Deficiency. Research links it to autism, speech delay, early seizures, and regression. So a child can pass every standard blood test and still have this treatable condition underneath.
This is why a routine folate test cannot replace the FRAT test. A standard folate panel measures how much folate sits in the blood. The FRAT test asks a different question: can that folate reach the brain? The two tests answer very different clinical questions.
One major study found something striking. Up to 75 percent of children with autism carry these antibodies. Many FRAT-positive children get better after starting leucovorin, also called folinic acid. This treatment skips the blocked receptor entirely. Parents often see better talk, eye contact, and behaviour.
Not every child needs every test. Your paediatrician or neurologist knows your child's case best. Still, families across India often book the FRAT test when their child shows these signs.
Also, if your neurologist has raised leucovorin therapy, the FRAT test is the key first step. It comes before that treatment can start.
The FRAT test needs only a simple blood draw. However, the lab analysis needs special handling that most routine labs cannot do. Here is what happens once you book with Altus Lab.
Specialist testing should not need a specialist budget. Altus Lab keeps the FRAT test priced fairly for every family. This holds true whether you live in a metro city or a small town. We never compromise on lab method or doctor supervision.
| Provider | FRAT Test Price |
|---|---|
| Other Indian labs requiring travel | ₹12,500 – ₹20,000 |
| International reference labs | Approx. ₹50,000+ |
| Altus Lab — Pan-India Home Collection | ₹8,500 only |
Distance should never stand between your child and this test. Our phlebotomist network already covers major metro cities. We add new tier-2 cities every month. Families in the cities below already book FRAT test home collection with us, along with hundreds of smaller towns nationwide.
Do not see your city above? Call or WhatsApp us directly. Our team can confirm home collection for almost any PIN code in India within minutes.
Many parents ask a fair question. "My child already had a folate blood test, and it came back normal. Why would the FRAT test show anything different?" This question deserves a clear answer. The difference changes how you read your child's whole health picture.
A standard folate test measures folate in your child's blood. It answers one narrow question: is enough folate present right now? However, it says nothing about whether that folate reaches the brain, where it matters most.
The FRAT test looks at a completely different problem. It finds antibodies that block folate receptor alpha, the protein that carries folate across the blood-brain barrier. A child can show normal, even high, blood folate and still have severe Cerebral Folate Deficiency. The transport system itself is blocked by these antibodies.
This explains why thousands of autistic children have normal routine blood work. Yet they respond well to leucovorin once a FRAT test finds the antibody problem. A standard folate test cannot catch this at all. Only the FRAT test can. This is why more paediatric neurologists now request it directly.
The FRAT test costs ₹8,500 at Altus Lab. Home collection is included anywhere in India. Other labs that need travel often charge ₹12,500 to ₹20,000 for the same test.
Yes. Our phlebotomist network covers major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad. It also covers hundreds of smaller towns. If your city is not listed, just call or WhatsApp us to check.
Your child should fast for 4 to 6 hours before the blood draw. Also, avoid all dairy for 3 to 4 days before the test. Dairy proteins can raise antibody levels for a short time and affect accuracy.
Reports are usually ready within 5 to 7 working days after we receive your sample. We send your report by WhatsApp and email. You can share it with your neurologist right away.
A positive result means these antibodies likely block folate from your child's brain. Your neurologist can then look at leucovorin, or folinic acid, therapy. This treatment has helped many FRAT-positive kids with autism get better.
Yes. One phlebotomist visit can collect samples for FRAT, MTHFR, Heavy Metal Screening, and most other blood-based autism tests. This saves you time and repeated visits.
Dr. Alok Gupta personally checks every FRAT report at Altus Lab. This gives every family a specialist-level, accurate result.
No. A standard folate test measures folate in the blood. The FRAT test checks whether antibodies block folate from reaching the brain. A normal folate test cannot detect this at all.
No. Altus Lab collects payment only after your sample has been successfully collected from your home, so you never pay in advance.
Yes. Most families book this test for their child. But adults with unclear brain symptoms, schizophrenia, or a past pregnancy loss can benefit too.
Free home collection, anywhere in India. A senior pathologist checks every report. Pay securely online by Card or UPI, or after your sample is collected.
