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Y Chromosome Microdeletion

Order Name Chromosome Y
Test Number: 5613557
Revision Date 07/06/2023
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Y Chromosome Microdeletion
Polymerase Chain Reaction 35456-3 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 5 mL (2 mL) Whole Blood EDTA (Lavender Top) Room Temperature
Instructions Specimen Type: Whole blood or PurFlock buccal swab kit or saliva collected in an Oragene Dx 500 saliva collection kit
Volume: 5 mL whole blood or PurFlock buccal swab kit or 2.0 mL saliva
Minimum Volume: 2 mL whole blood or PurFlock buccal swab kit or 0.5 mL saliva
Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or PurFlock buccal swab kit or Oragene Dx 500 saliva collection kit
Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate at 4°C. . DO NOT FREEZE.
Special Instructions: The patient's name, age, and relevant clinical history should be included on the test request form.
Stability:
      Room temperature - Whole blood: 14 days; buccal: 60 days; saliva: 60 days
      Refrigerated - 60 days
GENERAL INFORMATION
Expected TAT 7-14 days   
Clinical Use Aids in determining the cause of azoospermia or oligospermia and helps predict effectiveness of assisted reproductive technologies in men with Y chromosome microdeletions. 
Performing Labcorp Test Code 512116 
Notes Labcorp Test Code: 512116
CPT Code(s) 81479
Lab Section Reference Lab