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Methotrexate

Ordering information:

Please call the Biochemistry Department on 22008 to inform them that Methotrexate samples are being sent to Pathology.

Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
MTX
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Testing performed on an as needs basis. 

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Notes:

Please note time after dose

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
24 hours
Reference Interval:

Eastern Health Guidelines recommend calcium folinate dosing continue until methotrexate levels < 0.05 umol/L. For specific dosing regimen and adjustments, please see relevant Oncology and Haematology Unit Cancer Guidelines.

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20user%20Form%20LIS.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for Consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

Printable Pathology request form https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/2025%20A5%20referral%20slip_2%20pages.docx

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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