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Test ID NBLD0707 Fructose, Qualitative, Semen

Useful For

Establishing the origin of azoospermia in patients with azoospermia and low volume ejaculates

Specimen Type

Semen


Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Patient should have 2 to 7 days of sexual abstinence at the time of semen collection.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Semen

Collection Container/Tube: Sterile container

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic container

Specimen Volume: Total ejaculate

Collection Instructions: Do not dilute specimen. Freeze specimen at -20° C.

 

Specimen Type: Seminal plasma

Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. After semen collection, wait 30 to 40 minutes until the semen is liquefied, then centrifuge the semen for 10 minutes at maximum centrifuge speed.

2. Remove top 3/4 of specimen with a pipet and place in a plastic vial. Freeze specimen at -20° C.

3. Discard remainder of centrifuged specimen.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Semen Frozen

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Day(s) Performed

Friday

Report Available

1 to 7 days

Method Name

Qualitative

Reporting Name

Qualitative Fructose,Semen

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Secondary ID

92187

CPT Code Information

82757

Reference Values

Positive

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.