Methotrexate Quest

Message
Patient PreparationCollect 24, 48, or 72 hours after DoseCollect a full tube, following standard venipuncture techniques. Gold SST is not acceptableProtect sample from light. Record hours from last Dose on specimen containe


Test Code
LAB17477 Methotrexate


Alias/See Also
Methotrexate


CPT Codes
80204

Includes
Patient PreparationCollect 24, 48, or 72 hours after dose


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Aliquot 1.0 mL of sample into a plastic screw-cap amber transport vial. If no amber vial available wrap sample in aluminum foil. Freeze Minimum Testing Volume: 0.2 mL Serum/Plasma Transport Temperature: Frozen Stability: Ambient: 24 hoursRefrigerated : N/A Frozen: 5 days Causes for Rejection: Serum separator tubeAny other tube with additiveThawed sample


Report Available
2-Days


Clinical Significance
1230171132



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.