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Test Code AFOLR Folate Receptor Alpha (FOLR1), Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual


Ordering Guidance


This test may be utilized for all types of ovarian cancers.



Shipping Instructions


Attach the green "Attention Pathology" address label (T498) to the outside of the transport container before putting into the courier mailer.



Necessary Information


A pathology/diagnostic report and a brief history are required.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Tissue

Source: Ovarian tumor

Supplies: Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)

Collection Instructions: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block; or 3 unstained glass, "positively charged" slides with 4-microns formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue

Additional Information: One slide will be stained with hematoxylin and eosin and returned.


Secondary ID

620731

Useful For

Diagnosis of epithelial ovarian cancer that may be eligible for treatment with an anti-folate receptor 1 protein antibody

Method Name

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Reporting Name

FOLR1, SemiQuant IHC, Manual

Specimen Type

Special

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Special Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reject Due To

Wet/frozen tissue
Decalcified paraffin embedded tissue
Cytology smears
Non-formalin fixed tissue including alcohol-formalin-acetic acid (AFA), 95% ethanol, PREFER fixatives or Zinc formalin
Nonparaffin embedded tissue
Noncharged slides
ProbeOn slides		 Reject

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

5 to 7 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

88360

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
AFOLR FOLR1, SemiQuant IHC, Manual 105010-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
620732 Interpretation 50595-8
621015 Participated in the Interpretation No LOINC Needed
621016 Report electronically signed by 19139-5
621017 Material Received 81178-6
621018 Disclaimer 62364-5
621019 Case Number 80398-1

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.