Y chromosome microdeletion
Clinical Genetic Test
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GTR Test Accession: Help GTR000265086.1
INHERITED DISEASEREPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Registered in GTR: 2013-05-06
Last annual review date for the lab: 2024-04-16 LinkOut
At a Glance
Diagnosis
Spermatogenic failure, Y-linked, 2
Molecular Genetics - Targeted variant analysis: PCR
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Ordering Information
Offered by: Help
Molecular Genetics Laboratory
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Test short name: Help
AZF
Specimen Source: Help
  • Peripheral (whole) blood
Who can order: Help
  • Genetic Counselor
Test Order Code: Help
Y chromosome microdeletion
Lab contact: Help
Susan Christian, PhD, Certified Genetic counselor, CGC, Genetic Counselor
susan.christian@albertaprecisionlabs.ca
780-407-1015
Margaret Lilley, MSc, Certified Genetic counselor, CGC, Genetic Counselor
margaret.lilley@albertahealthservices.ca
780-407-1015
Pamela Blumenschein, MS, Certified Genetic counselor, CGC, Genetic Counselor
pamela.blumenschein@albertaprecisionlabs.ca
780-407-1015
Contact Policy: Help
Laboratory can only accept contact from health care providers. Patients/families are encouraged to discuss genetic testing options with their health care provider.
Informed consent required: Help
No
Pre-test genetic counseling required: Help
Yes
Post-test genetic counseling required: Help
No
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Conditions Help
Total conditions: 1
Condition/Phenotype Identifier
Test Targets
Chromosomal regions/Mitochondria Help
Total chromosomal regions/mitochondria: 1
Chromosomal region/Mitochondrion Associated condition
Methodology
Total methods: 1
Method Category Help
Test method Help
Instrument *
Targeted variant analysis
PCR
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Clinical Information
Test purpose: Help
Diagnosis
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Technical Information
Test Comments: Help
Microsatellite analysis for Y deletions
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Tests performed
Entire test performed in-house
Analytical Validity: Help
95% sensitvity. 5-10% of male factor infertility is due to Y microdeletions
Proficiency testing (PT):
Is proficiency testing performed for this test? Help
Yes

Method used for proficiency testing: Help
Formal PT program

PT Provider: Help
European Molecular Genetics Quality Network, EMQN
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Regulatory Approval
FDA Review: Help
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Additional Information

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