Methotrexate Polyglutamates MTXPGS
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Methotrexate Polyglutamates |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Not Orderable |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
Methotrexate is an antimetabolite that combines with dihydrofolate reductase and interferes with the synthesis of tetrahydrofolic acid necessary for purines, DNA synthesis. The half-life in plasma is only several hours, while the methotrexate polyglutamates persist in cells for weeks or months. |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Container |
Lavender Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Specimen: 4 mL whole (1 mL min). |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
7 Days refrigerated |
Methodology |
High-pressure liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS-MS) |
Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
LabCorp Burlington, NC |
CPT |
80204 |
PDM |
255283 |
Result Interpretation |
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Forms |
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