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Free Androgen Index (Blood)
Alternate Names
FAI, Androgen Free Index
Test Code
FAI
Testing Laboratory
Biochemistry
Specimen Type
Blood
Container Type
Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate
Yes
Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information
This test should not be requested for Male patients. Requests for a Free Androgen Index will automatically have a Testosterone and a Sex Hormone Binding Globulin performed.
Free Androgen Index is a result calculated from the Sex Hormone Binding Globulin and Testosterone:
FAI= Testosterone x 100 SHBG
Collection Instructions
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Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Daily
Min Test Volume
1mL
Add On Test Suitability
This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection.
