Citric Acid Test

Test for the determination of citric acid in seminal plasma

Citric acid is secreted by the prostate and contributes to the acidic pH of prostatic fluid.

Deficient secretion of citric acid occurs in case of infection of the prostate (prostatitis) which is usually accompanied by infection of the other accessory sex glands (epididymo-vesiculitis).
The total output of citric acid per ejaculate was found to be the best marker of prostate function.

It is recommended to measure citric acid concentration in all semen samples, particularly if history taking, clinical investigation, or an increased number of white blood cells in urine or semen suggest male accessory gland infection.

Citric Acid test has a 12 month shelf life from production date. Information about the composition of the product can be found in the material safety data sheet.

Regulatory

Europe: CE-marked – Australia: registered

Product order codes
CITRIC : Citric Acid Test – 96 tests

Product literature

Abdella A.M., Omer A.F.E., Al-Aabed B.H., Biochemical markers in semen and their correlation with fertility hormones and semen quality among Sudanese infertile patiens., African Journal of Biochemistry Research (2010),Vol.4,No.11,pp.255-260

Batou A.S., Ovono Abessolo F., Mba I., Mintsa A. , Analyse des paramètres du spermogramme en relation avec le fructose, le citrate et l’alpha glucosidase neutre du sperme chez les hommes consultant pour infertilité à Libreville, Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. (2018),Vol.12,No.6,pp.2486-2502

Goss D.M., Short abstinence: Impact on the seminal plasma proteome and accessory sex gland secretions, Doctoral dissertation, Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University (2018),Vol.0

Kovacs M., Tornyos G., Matics Z., et al. , Subsequent effect of subacute T-2 toxicosis on spermatozoa, seminal plasma and testosterone production in rabbits., Animal (2011),Vol.5,No.10,pp.1563-1569

Silva J.V., Cruz D., Gomes M., et al., Study on the short-term effects of increased alcohol and cigarette consumption in healthy young men’s seminal quality., Sci Rep (2017),Vol.7

Simbini T., Umapathy E., Jacobus E., et al., Study on the origin of seminal leucocytes using split ejaculate technique and the effect of leucocytospermia on sperm characteristics., Urol Int (1998),Vol.61,No.2,pp.95-100

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Background information

Comhaire F.H., Male Infertility: Clinical investigation, cause evaluation and treatment., London: Chapman & Hall (1996),Vol.0

Kanyo A., Sas M., Citric acid contents in the ejaculate, significance of its determination in andrological diagnostics., Int Urol Nephrol. (1975),Vol.7,No.1,pp.83-87

Owen D.H., Katz D.F., A review of the physical and chemical properties of human semen and the formulation of a semen simulant., J Androl. (2005),Vol.26,No.4,pp.459-469

Frequently Asked Questions Certificate Of Analysis

The total output of citric acid per ejaculate was found to be the best marker of prostate function

Citric Acid Test

The total output of citric acid per ejaculate was found to be the best marker of prostate function

Instructions For Use

Material Safety Data Sheet