Y CHROMOSOME MICRODELETION Mnemonic MISC Synonym YPCR Guidelines This test is used for evaluating men with azoospermia, severe oligozoospermia or otherwise unexplained male factor infertility. Specimen Collection Requirements Collect Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Also acceptable: Yellow (ACD Solution A or B), lt. blue (sodium citrate), green (sodium or lithium heparin). Handling Transport whole blood in original collection container Preferred Volume 3.0 mL Minimum Volume 1.0 mL Transport Refrigerated Rejection Criteria Serum. Frozen specimens. Severely hemolyzed specimens. Stability Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable Testing Information Note Counseling and informed consent are recommended for genetic testing. Consent forms are available online. Performed Tues, Fri Reported 7-10 days Method Polymerase Chain Reaction/Electrophoresis Referral Lab ARUP 2001778 Reference Values Reference Values Interpretation provided. CPT Codes 81403 Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2017 03:42:34 AM