Alberta Precision Laboratories

Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

Test Name/Synonym:

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

Clinical Indications:

This test is used to assess androgen excess or deficiency.

Collection Alert:

Calgary: A serum specimen is required for Free Androgen Index.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB4624

Test Code:

FAI

Specimen Type:

Blood

Primary Container:

Calgary: GOLD SST AND MINT LIHEP PST
Edmonton: GOLD SST

Alternate Containers:

Edmonton: MINT LIHEP PST

Minimum Collection Volume:

1.5 mL serum or plasma
Pediatric: 0.5 mL whole blood

Test Resources:

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

Method and Interpretation of Results:

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

Testing Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Reference Interval:

Calgary
Female	Less than 5.1
Male	Greater than 29.9

Edmonton
Female	0.01 - 0.10
Male	0.20 - 1.00

Testing Area:

Biochemistry

Performing Site:

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

Additional Test Information:

This test is performed by Calgary Immunochemistry and Edmonton Special Chemistry

Last Updated On:

Tuesday, November 9, 2021