Unit Code 82992:
Y Chromosome Microdeletions, Molecular Detection
Useful For
Evaluating men with azoospermia, severe oligozoospermia, or
otherwise unexplained male factor infertility
Special Instructions and Forms
Method Name
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is used to test DNA for the
presence of microdeletions of the Y chromosome (region AZFa,
AZFb, and AZFc).
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Reporting Name
Y Microdeletion
Ordering Mnemonic
YMICRO


