Y Chromosomes Microdeletion DNA

Synonyms

• LAB11558
• Y CHROMOSOMES MICRODELETION DNA
• YCHROMO

Cerner Name

Y Chromosomes Microdeletion DNA

Clinical Info

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.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

4 ml Whole Blood ( 3 ml min)

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA) TopTube or Yellow (ACD Tube
Specimen: 4 ml Whole Blood ( 3 ml min)

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature 7 Days

Methodology

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect the presence/absence of long-arm 
Y chromosome loci (DAZ, SPGY, DYS209, DYS224, DYS273, DYS275).

Days Performed

 TAT: 8-16 Days

Performing Laboratories

LabCorp

CPT

81403
 
LOINC Code: 35456-3
 

PDM

5902132

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms

• Technical Bulletin Y Chromosome Microdeletion Analysis New Test 09-03-2024