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83950 Oncoprotein her-2/neu

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: HER2/neu test, HER2 assay

Quantitative measurement of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2/neu) oncoprotein in tissue or blood using immunoassay.

Clinical Context

Prognostic and predictive test for breast cancer determining eligibility for anti-HER2 therapy (trastuzumab). Approximately 20-25% of breast cancers are HER2-positive.

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Specialties

PathologyOncologyBreast Surgery

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