Question

What regular blood tests are used to check for problems stemming from methotrexate treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?

Answer 1

Your child will have regular blood tests to check for problems. These might include:

• Complete blood count, or CBC. This will check the number of each type of blood cell.
• Liver enzyme tests. This test checks for liver problems.
• Serum creatinine. This test will check the kidneys. Your child will get these tests before he or she starts to take the methotrexate, then every one to four months.