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Test Code YCHD Y-chromosome deletions

Important Note

Completion of General Consent Form is required for this test. Please submit the completed form along with the sample request form.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL

Days and Times Performed

Once every 3 weeks, TAT 21 working days

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Service Code

1035011

Update

Last updated 12/05/2021

Specimen Stability

7 days, ambient or refrigerated

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

For investigation of men with azoospermia, severe oligozoospermia or unexplained male factor infertility caused by micro-deletions on the Y chromosome

Reference

An interpretative report will be provided.