Which laboratory result is important to communicate to the health care provider for a patient who is taking methotrexate to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

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Bone marrow suppression is a possible side effect of methotrexate,and the patient's low WBC count places the patient at high risk for infection. The elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and positive rheumatoid factor are expected in RA. The blood glucose is normal.

Which Laboratory Result Is Important to Communicate to the Health