In vitro diagnostic method and kit or system for detecting the presence in a patient of cancer cells or other cells producing mucin antigens

摘要

PCT No. PCT/AU85/00136 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 24, 1986 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 24, 1986 PCT Filed Jun. 21, 1985 PCT Pub. No. WO86/00414 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 16, 1986.An in vitro diagnostic method for detecting the presence in a patient of cancer cells or other cells producing mucin antigens comprises the step of testing a sample of a physiological fluid, particularly a sample of blood, blood serum or blood plasma, taken from the patient to detect the presence of small intestine mucin antigen (SIMA) and/or large intestine mucin antigen (LIMA) in the sample. An in vitro diagnostic kit is also disclosed.