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Co-Vitamin in the cellular fatty acid metabolism, component of the ejaculate, which is formed to more than 90% in the epididymis.standard value: 7.0 mg/dl (± 3.0).
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In case of an occlusion of the draining seminal ducts important parameters for the localization of the occlusion; reduced carnitine levels in the ejaculate indicate an occlusion of the ductus deferens between the epididymis and the vesicle glands (Glandulae vesiculosae).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer