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Controversies and guidelines in tissue-based HER-2/neu testing in breast cancer.

Authors :
Yaziji, Hadi
Gown, Allen M.
Source :
Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO). Jun2002, Vol. 34 Issue 6, p12-21. 6p. 4 Color Photographs, 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Provides guidelines for performing tissue-based HER-2/neu testing in breast cancer. Background on the HER-2/neu oncogene protein; Available technologies for HER-2/neu testing; Criteria used to call tissue HER-2/neu positive and its implication for diagnosis and treatment; Sources of testing errors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
05807247
Volume :
34
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
7196373