Methotrexate
- $267.95
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Methotrexate
The Methotrexate test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker .
Methotrexate - Methotrexate is an antimetabolite used in the treatment of certain neoplastic diseases, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis. In combination with other chemotherapeutic agents, high-dose methotrexate doses followed by leucovorin rescue may be effective in prolonging relapse-free survival in patients with non-metastatic osteosarcoma. Methotrexate levels are monitored to assess toxicity.
Patient Preparation
Collect 24, 48, or 72 hours after dose
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Reference Range(s)
<5.00 umol/L at 24 hours |
<0.50 umol/L at 48 hours |
<0.20 umol/L at 72 hours |
For conventional low-dose leucovorin rescue.