ROUTINE SEMEN EXAMINATION with SEMEN FRUCTOSE

Specimen must reach the Lab within 1 hour of collection. Condoms are not acceptable. Patient should refrain from ejaculation for 2-7 days (ideally 3 days) prior to collection. Specimen must be obtained by masturbation only. Immediately prior to collection, patient should urinate, wash genital area with warm water and dry the part. Collect the entire ejaculate.

This assay helps in determining male fertility status. Male infertility can be due to decrease in the number of viable sperms, abnormal sperm morphology and abnormalities of the seminal fluid.