WHO SHOULD BE OFFERED CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS, Y-CHROMOSOME MICRODELETION TESTING, and/or CF GENE TESTING?
All males with severe oligospermia and azoospermia should be offered chromosome analysis and DNA analysis for Y chromosome microdeletions before proceeding with ICSI. Men with CBAVD, CUAVD, or obstructive azoospermia should routinely be offered CF testing as well. TESTING SERVICES: • Chromosome analysis – Specimen: 10 ml whole blood in a green top Na Heparin tube. Specimen: 10 ml whole blood in a green top EDTA tube. Results available: 7 days • Y-Chromosome Microdeletion Testing – Specimen: 10 ml whole blood in a lavender top EDTA tube. Results Available: 2-3 weeks • Cystic Fibrosis Gene Testing – Specimen: 10 ml whole blood in a lavender top EDTA tube. Results Available: 1 week HOW CAN TESTING BE ARRANGED? Physicians or healthcare providers may contact one of our Centers for consultations. Blood specimens may be sent by a physician or healthcare provider or drawn at GeneCare if testing is recommended. Couples experiencing male factor infertility who are interested in pursuing assisted
