Citric acid - seminal plasma
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CITSP
Synonyms
- Citrate
Clinic significance
Serum levels are used to monitor toxicity following massive blood transfusion.In urine, it complexes with calcium thereby playing an important role in the inhibition of lithiasis.In sperm, it is useful for assessing prostate and bladder function.
Prenalytics
- 1 mL
- Seminal plasma on fluoridated tube
- FROZEN
Further information
- Sample to be collected after 2 to 5 days of abstinence.
Always indicate the ejaculate volume, the pH, sperms count and abstinence period.
Centrifuge and freeze the supernatant immediately.
Methodology
Chemistry - Spectrophotometry
Turnaround time
15 days
Pathologist(s) in charge
Biomnis Lyon
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Nicole COUPRIE
Dr Gilles PANTEIX
Dr Gilles PANTEIX
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 10 04
+334 72 80 10 41
+334 72 80 10 41