Match the following tests or procedures with their correct descriptions/definitions.

-Test for the presence of a hormone receptor on breast cancer cells

Question

Match the following tests or procedures with their correct descriptions/definitions.

-Test for the presence of a hormone receptor on breast cancer cells

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Estrogen receptor assay is a test for the presence of a hormone receptor on breast cancer cells.

Answer: H 
 Core needle biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is removed from the breast using a large needle for examination.

Answer: J 
 Fine needle aspiration is a procedure where a small needle is used to extract cells from a lump or mass in order to examine them for cancer cells.

Note: 
- B is a procedure to extract bone marrow samples for examination
- C is a blood test that measures the protein CA-125 which can be elevated in ovarian cancer
- D is a blood test to detect carcinoembryonic antigen which can be elevated in several types of cancer
- F is the examination of cells scraped from the surface of a tissue or lesion
- G is a surgical procedure where a small camera is inserted into the abdomen to examine the organs.

Match the Following Tests or Procedures with Their Correct Descriptions/definitions