| Synonyms:
| Mexate, MTX |
| Specimen: | Blood, (1) Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube. Protect specimen from light. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 300 microLserum |
| Collection: | If drawn in a SST (serum separator) remove serum from gel within one hour of collection and transfer serum to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube. Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 24 hours; freeze for longer storage.
Protect specimen from light.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Serum not removed from an SST tube; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Therapeutic range is dependent on close regimen. Interpretation by ordering physician. |
| Methodology: | Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay (FPIA) |
| Test Use: | Used to treat various carcinomas as well as other diagnosis such as Rheumatoid Arthritis. |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |