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Methotrexate, Serum

Message
Testing performed at Mercy Laboratory, Springfield, MO


Test Code
819


CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen


Container/Tube: Red-top tube(s)-Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Protect specimen from light. 




Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum gel tube is not acceptable.


Methodology
Fluorescent Polarization Immunoassay (FPIA)

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Therapeutic level: 0-1 mcm/L


Performed By
CoxHealth



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