Code
APT-FORP-01AX
Test
Active-Compendium
88360x1
Clinical
Oncology,Pathology
<b>Preferred specimen (FFPE block):</b><br>
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is the preferred specimen type. Use 10% NBF fixative; do not use zinc or mercury fixatives.<br>
<b>If submitting slides (instead of a block):</b><br>
Submit the following. All slides cut at 4-5 microns. Please use positively-charged slides and 10% NBF fixative.<br>
<span style="margin-left: 20px;">H&E slide: One (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required)</span><br>
<span style="margin-left: 20px;">Cut Slides: Two (2) positively charged unstained slides for each IHC test/antibody ordered</span><br>
<b>Specimen adequacy:</b><br>
Tissue submitted must have >100 viable tumor cells present.<br>
<b>Specimen identification:</b><br>
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is the preferred specimen type. Use 10% NBF fixative; do not use zinc or mercury fixatives.<br>
<b>If submitting slides (instead of a block):</b><br>
Submit the following. All slides cut at 4-5 microns. Please use positively-charged slides and 10% NBF fixative.<br>
<span style="margin-left: 20px;">H&E slide: One (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required)</span><br>
<span style="margin-left: 20px;">Cut Slides: Two (2) positively charged unstained slides for each IHC test/antibody ordered</span><br>
<b>Specimen adequacy:</b><br>
Tissue submitted must have >100 viable tumor cells present.<br>
<b>Specimen identification:</b><br>
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Flag Active
True
Orderable Test Description
<p class="MsoNormal">The VENTANA FOLR1 (FOLR1-2.1) RxDx Assay is an FDA-approved qualitative immunohistochemical assay using a mouse monoclonal anti-FOLR1 antibody intended for use in the assessment of Folate Receptor alpha (FRα) protein in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) ovarian cancer tissue on a VENTANA BenchMark ULTRA instrument.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">FOLR1 is indicated as an aid in identifying patients with ovarian cancer (including epithelial ovarian cancer, primary peritoneal cancer or primary fallopian tube cancer) who may be eligible for targeted therapy treatment.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">FOLR1 is indicated as an aid in identifying patients with ovarian cancer (including epithelial ovarian cancer, primary peritoneal cancer or primary fallopian tube cancer) who may be eligible for targeted therapy treatment.</p>
Orderable Turn Around Time
1-2 Days
Keywords
Orderable Biomarkers
NY Approved
True
Orderable Biomarkers JSON
{"Immunohistochemistry (IHC)": {"Expression": ["FOLR1"]}}
Keywords string
Ovarian cancer, FOLR1, FOLR1 IHC, FR alpha, epithelial ovarian cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, primary fallopian tube cancer FOLR1 IHC
Title URL
folr1-ihc
TAT Details
Global: 2 Days
Tech-Only (stain only): 24 Hours
Storage and transportation
Slides may be stored at room temperature; transport with cold pack, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.
NYS Clients: Please provide Date and Time of Collection.