H0077
HER-2/neu Gene Amplification for Breast Cancer
Test Details: Amplification and overexpression of HER-2/neu gene is associated with poor prognosis in breast cancer patients. HER-2/neu protein overexpressing tumours are amenable to targeted treatment with monoclonal antibody Herceptin and show increased sensitivity to anthracyclines.
Category
Cytogenetics
Pre-test Information
H & E report, grossing details, duration of fixation, clinical details and site of lesion / biopsy is required.
Report Delivery
3 working days
Gender
All
Organ
Breast
HER-2/neu Gene Amplification for Breast Cancer
10000
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