Y CHROMOSOME MICRODELETIONS MOLECULAR DETECTION
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: YMICD
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6638
Schedule: Friday
Testing Time: 5 days
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6638
Schedule: Friday
Testing Time: 5 days
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 5.0 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: EDTA Whole Blood in Orig. Vacutainer(s)
Collection Info:
"Molecular Genetics Congenital Inherited Diseases Patient Information Sheet" (Supply T521) is required for all orders. If not ordering electronically, please submit the above information sheet along with a "Molecular Genetics Request Form" (Supply T245) with the specimen. Specimen must arrive within 96 hours of draw.
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) or a yellow-top (ACD) tube(s), and send 5.0 mL of EDTA or ACD whole blood in original VACUTAINER(S). Invert several times to mix blood. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly at ambient temperature.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: EDTA Whole Blood in Orig. Vacutainer(s)
Collection Info:
"Molecular Genetics Congenital Inherited Diseases Patient Information Sheet" (Supply T521) is required for all orders. If not ordering electronically, please submit the above information sheet along with a "Molecular Genetics Request Form" (Supply T245) with the specimen. Specimen must arrive within 96 hours of draw.
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) or a yellow-top (ACD) tube(s), and send 5.0 mL of EDTA or ACD whole blood in original VACUTAINER(S). Invert several times to mix blood. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly at ambient temperature.
Volume: 5.0 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: ACD Whole Blood in Orig. Vacutainer(s)
Collection Info:
"Molecular Genetics - Congenital Inherited Diseases Patient Information Sheet" (Supply T521) is required for all orders. If not ordering electronically, please submit the above information sheet along with a "Molecular Genetics Request Form" (Supply T245) with the specimen. Specimen must arrive within 96 hours of draw.
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) or a yellow-top (ACD) tube(s), and send 5.0 mL of EDTA or ACD whole blood in original VACUTAINER(S). Invert several times to mix blood. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly at ambient temperature.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: ACD Whole Blood in Orig. Vacutainer(s)
Collection Info:
"Molecular Genetics - Congenital Inherited Diseases Patient Information Sheet" (Supply T521) is required for all orders. If not ordering electronically, please submit the above information sheet along with a "Molecular Genetics Request Form" (Supply T245) with the specimen. Specimen must arrive within 96 hours of draw.
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) or a yellow-top (ACD) tube(s), and send 5.0 mL of EDTA or ACD whole blood in original VACUTAINER(S). Invert several times to mix blood. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly at ambient temperature.
Specimen Acceptability
Ambient/Refrigerated OK/Frozen No
Specimen Retention Time= 3 Months (whole blood, extracted DNA stored Frozen)
Specimen Retention Time= 3 Months (whole blood, extracted DNA stored Frozen)
Methods
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is used to test DNA for the presence of microdeletions of the Y chromosome (region AZFa, AZFb, and AZFc).
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Clinical Utilities
Evaluating men with azoospermia, severe oligozoospermia, or otherwise unexplained male factor infertility.
CPT Codes
81403
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.