Description
Fructose is produced in humans mainly by the seminal vesicles with a small contribution from the ampulla of the ductus deferens and is essential for spermatozoa metabolism and motility as an energy source.
Indications
In a patient with a low volume ejaculate, the absence of fructose indicates ejaculatory duct obstruction, seminal vesicle dysfunction or hypoplasia.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
1 ml Seminal Fluid Room Temperature
Special Precautions
Normal Range
> 150 mg/dL
