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Test Code MISCLM Y Chromosome Microdeletions, Molecular Detection, Varies

Additional Codes

Mayo Test ID
YMCRO

EPIC Test ID
LAB2608

Useful For

Evaluating men with azoospermia, severe oligozoospermia, or otherwise unexplained male factor infertility

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reporting Name

Y Microdeletion

Specimen Type

Varies


Shipping Instructions


Specimen preferred to arrive within 96 hours of collection.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. Call 800-533-1710 for instructions for testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant.

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)

Acceptable: Any anticoagulant

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Ambient (preferred)
  Frozen 
  Refrigerated 

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Day(s) Performed

Wednesday

Report Available

7 to 10 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

81403-DAZ/SRY (deleted in azoospermia and sex determining region Y) (eg, male infertility), common deletions (eg, AZFa, AZFb, AZFc, AZFd)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
YMCRO Y Microdeletion 35456-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
53364 Result Summary 50397-9
53365 Result 82939-0
53366 Interpretation 69047-9
53367 Specimen 31208-2
53368 Source 31208-2
53369 Released By 18771-6

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Forms

1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)

2. Molecular Genetics: Congenital Inherited Diseases Patient Information (T521)

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL