| Free Androgen Index/Free Testosterone, Plasma | |||||
| Registration Code | TEST & SHBG | ||||
| Method | |||||
| Synonyms | FAI Free Testosterone |
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| Constituent Tests | $Testosterone || $Sex hormone binding globulin | ||||
| Refer to Group` | |||||
| Price | Refer to Constituent | ||||
| Specimen collection | |||||
| Advanced Notice | Not Required | ||||
| Patient Preparation | Not Required | ||||
| Patient Sample | Blood 2 mL EDTA (T53) Heparin or Plain OK. | ||||
| Paediatric Sample | |||||
| Unacceptable Samples | |||||
| Sample Delivery to Lab | |||||
| In the Laboratory | |||||
| Preferred Aliquot | 2 x 500 µL plasma aliquots | ||||
| Minimum Aliquot | |||||
| Aliquot Storage | Freeze/refrigerate | ||||
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | Ambient temperature | ||||
| When Analysed | Mon - Fri business hours only | ||||
| Turnaround Time | 2 - 7 days | ||||
| Contact Details | Biochemistry-Steroid Lab
| Interpretation
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| Comments
| Free androgen index (FAI) and free testosterone are calculated from the Testosterone and SHBG results.
| Refer to Steroid Laboratory for further information. |