Test Code MTXT METHOTREXATE
Specimen Information
Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
Plain Red Top | Serum | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 1 mL | 0.5 mL | 7 days |
Do NOT use a serum gel tube. Plain plastic red top tube is acceptable. Sample MUST be protected from light; wrap tube in foil.
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT
Reference Range
Dependent on Therapy Protocol
CPT(s)
Description | CPT Code |
Methotrexate Quant | 80204 |
Method
Enzymatic Immunoassay
Instrumentation
Ortho Vitros 5600
LOINC Code Information
Result Code | Reporting Name | LOINC Code |
MTXT | Methotrexate | 14836-1 |
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Section
Chemistry-1
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes