Description
Purpose of the Test:
• Evaluate seminal fluid to detect seminal vesicle dysfunction or blockage
• Diagnose potential causes of male infertility, particularly when sperm count and motility are normal, but fertility issues persist
• Assess the functionality of the male reproductive tract
• Investigate potential causes of azoospermia (absence of sperm) or asthenozoospermia (low sperm motility)
• Monitor the health and integrity of the seminal vesicles following surgery or treatment
What the Test Involves:
• A semen sample is provided by the patient, usually via masturbation in a private room at a clinic or laboratory
• The sample is analyzed in the laboratory for fructose levels using a specific biochemical test
• Low levels of fructose may indicate a blockage or absence of seminal vesicles, which could be a factor in male infertility
• In cases of fructose deficiency, further diagnostic testing may be necessary to determine the underlying cause
