Free Androgen Index/Free Testosterone, Plasum (Plasma / Serum)

Department

Endocrinology Lab

Delphic Registration Code

TEST and SHBG

Synonyms

FAI
Free Testosterone

Turnaround Time

7 days

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

2 x 500 uL plasma aliquots. Freeze/refrigerate

Test Method

see Testosterone and SHBG methods.

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Additional Costing Information

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email Labinfo.

Free androgen index (FAI) and free testosterone are calculated from the Testosterone and SHBG results.

Steroid Laboratory Phone 03 3640 888

For results please contact Canterbury Health Laboratories ph. 03 364 0300.

Refer to Steroid Laboratory for further information.

Contact Information

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