Free Androgen Index 
Alternate Test Names
FAI, Free Androgen Index 
PLS Test Code
FAI 
Laboratory
Biochemistry 
Specimen
Blood 
Analysis Performed On
Serum 
Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST) 
Container Colour
Red 
Multiple Specimens
 
Required Volume Adult (mL)
9 
Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
2 
Reference Ranges
Female <60 years: 0.5-7.3, >=60 years: 0.6-8.0 
Turnaround Time Routine
2 Days 
Turnaround Time Urgent
 
Turnaround Other
 
Days test is performed
Daily Monday to Friday 
Transport
Keep at room temperature 
Special Requirements
None 
Patient Preparation
None 
Collection Instructions
Venepuncture 
Clinical Information
For adult males, Calculated Free Testosterone will be reported instead of Free Androgen Index 
Sent to Reference Laboratory
No 
Ref Laboratory Name
 
Estimated Patient Fee
N/A 
Last Updated
04-Dec-2013  (Version:1.02 )

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