Citric acid - seminal plasma

Eurofins Biomnis code

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