Description
ER, PR
Tissue, NA, Fasting or Non Fasting: As suggested by doctor
Sample Required:
FFPE tumour tissue block at room temperature
Test Time:
Biopsy-dependent. Report in 4 working days.
Test Normal Range:
No fixed normal range; reported as percentage and intensity of receptor expression.
What is the Test?
An IHC panel determining **estrogen and progesterone receptor** expression to guide hormonal therapy decisions.
Test Procedure:
Tumour sections are stained and evaluated for nuclear ER and PR staining.
When to Take the Test:
When hormone receptor profiling is required for breast cancer management.
Who Should Take This Test:
Patients with breast cancer or tumours suspected to be hormone-responsive.
Precautions for Exceptional Cases (Pregnancy, etc.):
Ensure high-quality tissue fixation; notify physician if pregnant.