Y Chromosome Microdeletion Analysis
Also known as: AZF, azoospermia, infertility, normal chromosomes reflex to Y microdeletion, oligospermia
Use
This test identifies Y microdeletions associated with male infertility to support diagnosis and determine genetic basis of laboratory findings. It may provide information about prognosis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
False positive or negative results may occur for reasons that include genetic variants, blood transfusions, bone marrow transplantation or erroneous representation of family relationships. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Methodology
PCR-based (Multiplex PCR)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 35456-3 - Y Chrom Del Bld/T
- 35456-3 - Y Chrom Del Bld/T
- 51969-4 - Gene analysis narr rpt Doc
Result Turnaround Time
7-14 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, pink-top (EDTA) tube, tan-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate at 4°C. Do not freeze.
Causes for Rejection
Frozen specimen, hemolysis, quantity not sufficient for analysis, improper container, specimen age outside of stability window
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
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