Citric acid - seminal plasma
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CITSP
Synonyms
- Citrate
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Clinical 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.
Preanalytics
- A tube specifically for this analysis : No
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
Testing Laboratory
Biomnis Lyon
Contact(s)
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