FOLR1

Biomarker

FOLR1 encodes folate receptor alpha, which is overexpressed in certain ovarian and other cancers. Expression levels may guide eligibility for targeted antibody-drug conjugates.

Approvals
1
Indications
1
Therapies
1
Mapped tests
1

Where this biomarker is used

Each approval combines this biomarker with a specific indication and therapy. Select a therapy in the tables below to open its FDA-defined testing pathway.

Indication-specific approvals

Approvals where FOLR1 is defined directly in the indication labeling.

IndicationBiomarker criteriaTherapies
Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Solid Tumor · Ovary/Peritoneum
  • protein expression
Tumor-agnostic approvals

Approvals defined at the solid tumor level where FOLR1 is part of the eligibility criteria.

No tumor-agnostic approvals are currently mapped for this biomarker.

Tests that measure this biomarker

These assays report FOLR1 as part of their validated menu. In many cases they are identified in FDA labeling as acceptable companion diagnostics for specific approvals.

Test
Ventana FOLR1 (FOLR-2.1) RxDx Assay
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
Method
IHC
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)

Reports FOLR1 as part of its biomarker panel.

This view is scoped to FOLR1. You can also see how it compares with other biomarkers and indications on the Know Your Companions™ map.