Also known as: Oestrogen receptors, Progesterone receptors Formally known as: Oestrogen and Progesterone receptor status Related tests:Her-2/neu, Tumour markers
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.