Fructose Test

Kit for the determination of fructose in seminal plasma

The secretion of the seminal vesicles constitutes the main fraction of the ejaculate. Seminal fructose concentration can be used as a marker of the seminal vesicular function. Low fructose in semen is characteristic for partial or complete ejaculatory duct obstruction, bilateral congenital absence of the vas deference, partial retrograde ejaculation and androgen deficiency.

The Fructose Test is a quantitative, non-automated, photometric and diagnostic kit for the measurement of fructose in human semen or seminal plasma (fresh or frozen). The Fructose Test may help in assessing the diagnosis and management of male infertility as fructose in semen reflects the secretory function of seminal vesicles.

The Fructose 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 (IVDR, Notified Body number 2797) – Australia: registered – Other regions: information available upon request

Product order codes

FRUCTO : Fructose test – 96 Tests

Product literature

Abdella A.M., Omer A.E., Al-Aabed B.H., Biochemical markers in semen and their correlation with fertility hormones and semen quality among Sudanese infertile patients, 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

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Ramzan M.H., Ramzan M., Khan M.M., et al.Human semen quality and sperm DNA damage assessed by comet assay in clinical groups., Turk J Med Sci (2015),Vol.45,No.3,pp.729-737

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,No.45457

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Background information

Comhaire F.H., Mahmoud A.M., Depuydt C.E., et al. , Mechanisms and effects of male genital tract infection on sperm quality and fertilizing potential: the andrologist’s viewpoint, Hum Reprod Update (1999),Vol.5,No.5,pp.393-398

Gonzales G.F. , Function of seminal vesicles and their role on male fertility, Asian J Androl (2001),Vol.3,No.4,pp.251-258

Karvonen M.J., Malm M., Colorimetric determination of fructose with indol, Scand J Clin Lab Invest (1955),Vol.7,No.4,pp.305-307

Lewis-Jones D.I., Aird I.A., Biljan M.M., Kingsland C.R., Effects of sperm activity on zinc and fructose concentrations in seminal plasma, Hum Reprod (1996),Vol.11,No.11,pp.2465-2467

Lu J.C., Chen F., Xu H.R., Huang Y.F., Lu N.Q. , Standardization and quality control for determination of fructose in seminal plasma, J Androl (2007),Vol.28,No.2,pp.207-213

Frequently Asked Questions Certificate Of Analysis

Fructose is secreted by the seminal vesicles, which contribute the major part of ejaculate volume

Instructions For Use

Material Safety Data Sheet

Calculation Sheet Fructose Concentration

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