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.
Specimen Type
SpecialSpecimen 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 daysSpecimen Retention Time
Until reportedPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
88360