Semen pH

Product Code: SP/SFT/PH-002

Seminal plasma is the combination of body fluids secreted by seminal vesicle (contributing 2/3rd by volume, pH 8.2 – 8.6) and prostate glands (1/3rd by volume, pH 6.8 – 7.2).

Assessment of Semen pH

Semen pH more than 8.0 is indicative of acute Prostatitis, Vaculities or Bilateral Epididymitis. Whereas, pH value generally less than 7.2 is indicative of chronic prostatitis.
Lower semen volume, with pH value less than 7.2 is often due to deficiency in seminal vesicle fluid.
Lower semen volume, with higher pH value above 9.0 is often due to pathology of the prostate gland.
Incubation of semen for a longer time results into higher pH (above 8.6) and is caused by breakdown of amines & amides.
Initial fraction loss during semen collection may also result into higher pH value above 8.6.

Lab Equipments & Accessories

Equipments	Accessories
Controlled Temperature 37⁰C Dry bath (Sperm Warmer / Water bath)	Hand-gloves
Stop-watch (Andro Watch)	Semen Collection Container
Set of Pipettes	Test-tubes
	Microtips
	Non-spermicidal Semen Collection Pouch (Sperm Collect)
	Pasture Pipettes
	Filter Papers

Safety & Environmental Precautions

Store the kit in appropriate conditions as per the instructions given on the package.
Do not use the kits beyond expiry date given on the package.
All the reagents are potentially hazardous and it is strictly advised to follow the MSDS instructions.
All the patients' samples should be treated as potentially infectious. Laboratory personnel are advised to wear protective gloves, face masks, laboratory coats etc while performing the tests.
Dispose off all the waste generated, during and after the tests, in an appropriate manner as per the governing compliance laws of the land.

Turnaround Time :
45-60Sec

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Test Procedure
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