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HelpOrderable Name 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)
Submit:
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block
OR
3 Unstained, positively-charged glass slides with 4-microns thick 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)
Specimen Type
SpecialSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Special | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Reject Due To
| Wet/frozen tissue | Reject |
| Decalcified paraffin embedded tissue | Reject |
| Cytology smears | Reject |
| Non-formalin fixed tissue including alcohol-formalin-acetic acid (AFA), 95% ethanol, PREFER fixatives or zinc formalin | Reject |
| Nonparaffin embedded tissue | Reject |
| Noncharged slides | Reject |
| ProbeOn slides | Reject |
| Cell Blocks | Reject |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
5 to 7 daysCPT Code Information
88360
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.