Immunohistochemistry -Progesterone Receptor (PR)
الكيمياء النسيجية المناعية - مستقبلات البروجسترون (PR)
Sample Type
🧪 Tissue
Results In
⏱ 7-10 Days
Fasting
✅ Not Required
Parameters
📊 1
What is Immunohistochemistry -Progesterone Receptor (PR)?
The Progesterone Receptor (PR) is a protein found inside cells that binds to the hormone progesterone. This test measures the amount of PR in a tissue sample, typically from a tumor. The presence and level of PR can provide important information about how a tumor might respond to hormone-based treatments.
Why is this test important?
PR testing is crucial for managing hormone-sensitive cancers, especially breast cancer. High levels of PR often indicate that the cancer is more likely to respond to hormone therapy, guiding treatment decisions and improving patient outcomes. It's also used in other gynecological cancers.
How to Prepare
No special preparation required.
Frequently Asked Questions
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