Test ID AFOLR Folate Receptor Alpha (FOLR1), Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual
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
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.
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, ManualSpecimen Type
SpecialSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Special | Ambient (preferred) | |
Refrigerated |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
5 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory

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 | In Process |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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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 |