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Methotrexate, Serum

Test Code
MTHO


Alias/See Also
Serum Methotrexate


CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. (Serum gel tube is not acceptable.) Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum. Protect specimen from light.


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Immunoassay
Note: Refer to Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) Recommended Collection Times for Peak/Trough Levels located in General Information.

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
<0.1 µmol/L


Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



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.