Journal article
Systematic Review on Hormone Receptor Testing in Breast Cancer
Abstract
Assessment of hormone receptors (estrogen and progesterone) helps to direct therapy for women with breast cancer. Immunohistochemistry is most commonly used to assess hormone receptor status and it is essential that these tests are performed accurately and reliably within and across laboratories. The overall purpose of this guideline is to improve the quality and accuracy of hormone receptor testing and its utility as a prognostic and …
Authors
Nofech-Mozes S; Vella ET; Dhesy-Thind S; Hagerty KL; Mangu PB; Temin S; Hanna WM
Journal
Applied Immunohistochemistry & Molecular Morphology, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 214–263
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
May 2012
DOI
10.1097/pai.0b013e318234aa12
ISSN
1541-2016