Test Directory
Methotrexate
Containers - Adult
Brown Capped Gel Tube
|
Volume Range
1.0 ml
Additive per Container
None |
Red/Pink Cap
|
Volume Range
1.0 ml
Additive per Container
Potassium EDTA |
Orange Cap
|
Volume Range
1 mL
Additive per Container
Lithium heparin |
Containers - Child
Orange Cap - Paediatric
|
Volume Range
0.1 ml
Additive per Container
Lithium-heparin |
Reference ranges
For patients on high dose methotrexate, the dose and duration of folinic acid rescue are determined by plasma methotrexate concentrations, measured at 48h after the start of methotrexate administration, again at 72h and then every 24h until plasma methotrexate is <0.1 µmol/L, when rescue is deemed to be complete.
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1
Special instructions for collection
Samples must be protected from light.
How to request
Special arrangements - contact laboratory.
Anticipated turnaround
1 day