Fructose Fruit Sugar

Fructose is marker of the secretory activity of the seminal vesicles. Fructose acts as an energy source for sperm metabolism and motility. Absence of fructose may indicate the absence of the Vas Deferens or seminal vesicles or obstruction of the ejaculatory duct. Qualitative analysis of fructose in semen is a quick and inexpensive way to screen for obstruction or absence of the seminal vesicle. Kit Contents 1. Semen fructose qualitative test reagent 1 X 50ml 2. Fructose standard solution 1 X 50ml Procedure a. Dispense 2 ml of test reagent into 2 glass test tubes. Label one as test and other as standard. b. Add 200l of fructose standard solution in Standard tube and 200l of semen sample in Test tube. Mix well. c. Keep both the tubes in boiling water bath. d. Examine the color of both the tubes. A positive test is indicated by the formation of a red product. (Standard will show red color).