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Overview
Estrogen receptors are proteins that bind to estrogen hormones. In some breast cancer cells, these receptors promote cancer growth. Testing for ERs helps determine whether a breast cancer is likely to respond to hormone therapy.
Test Purpos...
Risk Assessment
The presence or absence of estrogen receptors helps in assessing the risk of cancer progression and planning the most appropriate treatment strategy. ER-positive cancers often have a better prognosis and are generally treated with hormone ther...
Normal Range
- The results are often reported as either positive or negative:
- **ER-Positive**: The cancer cells have estrogen receptors. This generally suggests that hormone therapy could be effective.
- **ER-Negative**: The cancer cells ...
Interpretation
- **ER-Positive (e.g., ≥1% positive cells)**: Indicates that the cancer may respond to hormone therapy. The higher the percentage of ER-positive cells, the more likely hormone therapy will be beneficial.
- **ER-Negative (e.g., <1% positiv...
Sample Type
- **Tissue Sample**: Usually obtained from a biopsy or surgery. The tissue sample is then analyzed in a laboratory.
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Assessing Hormonal Receptor Status for Targeted Treatment. This subtitle succinctly conveys the purpose of the test and its relevance in tailoring treatment options for hormone-sensitive conditions like breast cancer.
৳4000
Sample Type:
blood
Fasting Required:
No
Description
An estrogen receptor test is a diagnostic procedure used to detect the presence of estrogen receptors on the surface of cancer cells. Estrogen receptors are proteins that bind to estrogen, a hormone that plays a key role in the growth and development of many tissues in the body. In certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer, the presence of estrogen receptors can indicate how likely it is that the cancer will respond to hormone therapy. The test involves taking a tissue sample, usually from a tumor, and analyzing it in a laboratory to deter....
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