Composition and method for determination of CK19 expression

摘要

Disclosed is a method for quantitative determination of CK-19 mRNA positive cells in a biological sample. The method can be used, for instance, with peripheral blood to detect cancer in a patient. In one embodiment, the method can be used to detect the cancer before initiation of adjuvant treatment, thereby providing information about therapeutic efficacy. Practice of the invention method is sensitive, reliable, and easy to perform.