Hormone Receptors: Common Questions

Hormone Receptor Status

Also known as: Estrogen receptors, Progesterone receptors
Formal name: Estrogen and Progesterone receptor status
Related tests: Her-2/neu, Tumor markers

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	Common Questions
	1. Is there a blood test that can be done to check my hormone receptor status? 1. Is there a blood test that can be done to check my hormone receptor status? No. The cancer cells do not “shed” the receptors, so they are not detectable in the blood. They must be evaluated in the cancer tissue itself. [Back to top ] << Prev \| Next >>

This article was last reviewed on March 31, 2006.

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