Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Free Androgen Index (Synonym: FAI, Testosterone/SHBG Ratio)

Clinical Indications:

This test is used to assess androgen excess or deficiency.

Test Includes:

Free Androgen Index is a calculation involving the measurement of Total Testosterone and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB46244

Specimen Type:

Blood

Primary Container:

Calgary: MINT LIHEP PST
Edmonton: GOLD SST

Alternate Containers:

Calgary: GOLD SST
Edmonton: MINT LIHEP PST

Minimum Collection Volume:

Calgary: 0.5 mL of serum or plasma
Edmonton: 1.5 mL serum or plasma
Pediatric: 0.5 mL whole blood

Test Resources:

General Laboratory Requisition – 21302 – write test name under “Additional Tests”

Processing:

Tested at UAH (SHBG and FAI): Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze

Transportation:

Tested at UAH – transport frozen

Method and Interpretation of Results:

Free Androgen Index is a calculation using the SHBG and Testosterone results.

Testing Schedule:

DSC and EBL: Daily
UAH: Monday to Friday

Reference Interval:

Gender	Index
Female	0.01 - 0.10
Male	0.20 - 1.00
Unknown/X	Interpretive comment includes male and female reference intervals

Testing Area:

Biochemistry

Performing Site:

Calgary:	Diagnostic and Scientific Centre
Edmonton:	Edmonton Base Lab
Edmonton:	University of Alberta Hospital

Additional Test Information:

This test is performed by DSC and EBL Biochemistry and Edmonton UAH Special Chemistry

Last Updated On:

Thursday, December 11, 2025