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

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.
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.

Specimen Acceptability

Ambient/Refrigerated OK/Frozen No
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.)

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.