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HelpY Chromosome Microdeletions, Molecular Detection, Varies
Additional Codes
Orderable Codes:
| Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Test ID | Order LOINC |
| LAB3706 | YCHRM | YMCRO | 35456-3 |
Useful For
Evaluating men with azoospermia, severe oligozoospermia, or otherwise unexplained male factor infertility
Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reporting Name
Y MicrodeletionSpecimen Type
VariesShipping 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 daysPerforming 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 |
NY State Approved
YesSpecial Instructions
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