Location
gurugram
Search

Free Androgen Index

discountup to 50% off
arrow
Tests
arrow
Free Androgen Index
discountup to 50% off

Free Androgen Index, in Bangalore

Estimates active male hormones by comparing testosterone to its binding protein to check for androgen imbalance.

homeHome Sample collection
centreCentre Visit
SAMPLE TYPE
Blood
FASTING REQUIRED
No
GENDER
Male/Female
GET REPORTS IN
24 hours
TEST INCLUDED
1
customers
20K+Customers
certified
CertifiedLabs
rating
4.5+Rating
proven
ProvenAccuracy

What is a Free Androgen Index Test in Bangalore ?

The Free Androgen Index (FAI) estimates the amount of biologically active androgen in the blood. It is calculated from total testosterone and the amount of sex hormone binding protein. Active androgens influence hair growth, acne, menstrual cycles, and sexual function. Measuring FAI helps detect androgen excess or deficiency. Doctors use it alongside symptoms and other hormone tests to diagnose conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome, hirsutism, infertility, and certain tumors. It also helps monitor response to treatment. Results must be interpreted with clinical signs, medication use, and other lab values because binding protein levels can change for many reasons.

Free Androgen Index Test Preparation in Bangalore

No special preparation is required.

Free Androgen Index Test Parameters in Bangalore

The Free Androgen Index test evaluates various parameters related to the different components. Here are the main parameters that are checked in the test:

  • Single test

Why Take a Free Androgen Index Test in Bangalore ?

Free Androgen Index is often ordered as part of an endocrine or reproductive hormone panel when patients have symptoms like excess hair, acne, irregular periods, infertility, low libido, or unexplained virilization. It helps diagnose conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, adrenal or ovarian androgen-secreting tumors, and androgen deficiency. Abnormal results can come from obesity, insulin resistance, liver disease, thyroid problems, or certain medications, and family history of hormonal disorders may make testing more important.

How to Book a Test ?

Search & Add Test

Search by test names and add it to your cart

step-image
arrow-right

Select a Lab

Choose your preferred labs from top trusted partners

step-image
arrow-right

Select Date & Slot

Select a convenient date and time for your test

step-image
arrow-right

Pay & Book

Make payment and get confirmation within 2 hours

step-image

Frequently asked questions

For any unanswered questions, reach out to our support team via email. We will assist you as soon as possible

What is the normal range for free androgen index in PCOS in Bangalore?plus

The normal free androgen index (FAI) is generally considered below about 4–5% (FAI = total testosterone [nmol/L] ÷ SHBG [nmol/L] × 100). Values above approximately 4–5% suggest biochemical hyperandrogenism, often seen in PCOS. Reference ranges and cutoffs vary by lab and assay, so interpret results with clinical findings and local laboratory standards.

What does it mean when your androgen index is high in Bangalore?plus

A high androgen index means your body has relatively elevated male hormones (androgens) compared with estrogens. It often signals conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, adrenal or ovarian androgen-secreting tumors, or congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Symptoms include acne, excess facial/body hair, irregular periods, hair thinning, and fertility or metabolic issues. Doctors will evaluate with blood tests, imaging and targeted treatment to address the cause.

What is the free androgen index sample in Bangalore?plus

The free androgen index (FAI) is calculated from a blood (serum) sample measuring total testosterone and sex hormone–binding globulin (SHBG). A venous blood draw is usually done in the morning because testosterone levels vary through the day. The FAI estimates the proportion of biologically active (free) testosterone and helps assess androgen excess conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, hirsutism, or unexplained virilization.

How to calculate free androgen index FAI in Bangalore?plus

Calculate FAI by dividing total testosterone (in nmol/L) by SHBG (in nmol/L) and multiplying by 100: FAI = (total testosterone ÷ SHBG) × 100. If testosterone is reported in ng/dL, convert to nmol/L by multiplying by 0.0347 before calculating. FAI is expressed as a percentage; interpretive ranges vary, so review results with a clinician.

Is androgen high or low in PCOS in Bangalore?plus

Polycystic ovary syndrome is usually characterized by elevated androgens (hyperandrogenism), which cause symptoms like hirsutism, acne, and hair thinning. Some women may have normal total testosterone but increased free or bioavailable androgens. Insulin resistance commonly associated with PCOS stimulates ovarian androgen production, so diagnosis uses clinical signs plus biochemical testing.

Can FAI help diagnose PCOS in Bangalore?plus

The Free Androgen Index (FAI) can be a useful adjunct to detect biochemical hyperandrogenism in suspected PCOS—especially when SHBG is low or direct testosterone assays are limited. However, FAI alone cannot confirm PCOS. Diagnosis requires clinical signs (oligo/anovulation, hirsutism), ultrasound findings and exclusion of other causes. Interpret FAI alongside symptoms and specific hormone testing.

Visit Health Experience

End-to-end care delivered at the right time through our nationwide network

5,000+

Hospitals/Clinics

Tick India's most trusted health centres
Tick Optional 'You Book, Visit Pays' feature
Tick Cashless coverage from metro to rural
Visit Health Logo
Hospitals/Clinics

65,000+

Doctors & Specialists

Tick Priority access & same-day care
Tick Cashless in 1250+ cities
Tick Custom doctor onboarding
Doctors & Specialists
Doctors & Specialists

7,800+

Diagnostics Partners

Tick NABL-accredited labs
Tick Hassle-free sample collection
Tick Seamless report & prescription tracking
Diagnostics Partners
Diagnostics Partners

19,000+

Pharmacy Delivery Pincodes

Tick Home delivery & store pickup options
Tick End-to-end order tracking
Tick Auto-refills for regular medications
Pharmacy Delivery Pincodes
Pharmacy Delivery Pincodes

Your Care, Our Commitment!

More than 12,000 people trust us with their health

starstarstarstarstar

My ob-gyn recommended Free Androgen Index after I mentioned irregular cycles and mood changes. Used GetVisit for the home collection, easy booking, professional technician, detailed report with reference ranges for my age. My doctor had everything she needed.

Subhash Mishra

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

I've been on hormone therapy for two years and Free Androgen Index monitoring is part of my management plan. GetVisit handles this consistently, home collection timed correctly to my cycle, quick reports, values my endocrinologist relies on.

Abha Siddiqui

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

We've been trying to conceive for over a year and my fertility specialist ordered Free Androgen Index. Used GetVisit, collection timed as instructed, report the same day, specialist found the values precisely what he needed.

Ananya Reddy

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

I'm a fitness professional and periodically track Free Androgen Index as part of overall health monitoring. The phlebotomist from GetVisit visited me in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, on time and professional. GetVisit, early morning home collection, report before my first client, values my sports physician finds useful.

Ujjwal Bhosale

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Annual hormonal screen in my late forties, included Free Androgen Index as part of a proactive check. GetVisit in Whitefield, Bengaluru, home collection, same-day report, all clear. My doctor confirmed this was a good baseline to have on file.

Ketan Tiwari

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Monitoring Free Androgen Index post-thyroid surgery has been part of my care for two years. GetVisit is what I rely on, punctual technicians, accurate reports, and my endocrinologist has never had a concern about the quality.

Abhijit Subramaniam

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Post-delivery, my doctor monitored my hormonal recovery with Free Androgen Index. Having a newborn at home, a lab visit was impossible. GetVisit's home collection was the only way I kept up with this monitoring.

Daisy Kale

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

My doctor wanted to track my hormonal response to a new treatment with Free Androgen Index. Used GetVisit for the baseline and three-month follow-up. Both times handled professionally. My doctor could see the treatment was working.

Tushar Bose

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Annual hormonal screen in my late forties, included Free Androgen Index as part of a proactive check. GetVisit, home collection, same-day report, all clear. My doctor confirmed this was a good baseline to have on file.

Balaji Chatterjee

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

We've been trying to conceive for over a year and my fertility specialist ordered Free Androgen Index. Used GetVisit in Bellandur, Bengaluru, collection timed as instructed, report the same day, specialist found the values precisely what he needed.

Tapas Dubey

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

My ob-gyn recommended Free Androgen Index after I mentioned irregular cycles and mood changes. Used GetVisit for the home collection, easy booking, professional technician, detailed report with reference ranges for my age. My doctor had everything she needed.

Subhash Mishra

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

I've been on hormone therapy for two years and Free Androgen Index monitoring is part of my management plan. GetVisit handles this consistently, home collection timed correctly to my cycle, quick reports, values my endocrinologist relies on.

Abha Siddiqui

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

We've been trying to conceive for over a year and my fertility specialist ordered Free Androgen Index. Used GetVisit, collection timed as instructed, report the same day, specialist found the values precisely what he needed.

Ananya Reddy

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

I'm a fitness professional and periodically track Free Androgen Index as part of overall health monitoring. The phlebotomist from GetVisit visited me in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, on time and professional. GetVisit, early morning home collection, report before my first client, values my sports physician finds useful.

Ujjwal Bhosale

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Annual hormonal screen in my late forties, included Free Androgen Index as part of a proactive check. GetVisit in Whitefield, Bengaluru, home collection, same-day report, all clear. My doctor confirmed this was a good baseline to have on file.

Ketan Tiwari

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Monitoring Free Androgen Index post-thyroid surgery has been part of my care for two years. GetVisit is what I rely on, punctual technicians, accurate reports, and my endocrinologist has never had a concern about the quality.

Abhijit Subramaniam

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Post-delivery, my doctor monitored my hormonal recovery with Free Androgen Index. Having a newborn at home, a lab visit was impossible. GetVisit's home collection was the only way I kept up with this monitoring.

Daisy Kale

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

My doctor wanted to track my hormonal response to a new treatment with Free Androgen Index. Used GetVisit for the baseline and three-month follow-up. Both times handled professionally. My doctor could see the treatment was working.

Tushar Bose

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Annual hormonal screen in my late forties, included Free Androgen Index as part of a proactive check. GetVisit, home collection, same-day report, all clear. My doctor confirmed this was a good baseline to have on file.

Balaji Chatterjee

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

We've been trying to conceive for over a year and my fertility specialist ordered Free Androgen Index. Used GetVisit in Bellandur, Bengaluru, collection timed as instructed, report the same day, specialist found the values precisely what he needed.

Tapas Dubey

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

My ob-gyn recommended Free Androgen Index after I mentioned irregular cycles and mood changes. Used GetVisit for the home collection, easy booking, professional technician, detailed report with reference ranges for my age. My doctor had everything she needed.

Subhash Mishra

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

I've been on hormone therapy for two years and Free Androgen Index monitoring is part of my management plan. GetVisit handles this consistently, home collection timed correctly to my cycle, quick reports, values my endocrinologist relies on.

Abha Siddiqui

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

We've been trying to conceive for over a year and my fertility specialist ordered Free Androgen Index. Used GetVisit, collection timed as instructed, report the same day, specialist found the values precisely what he needed.

Ananya Reddy

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

I'm a fitness professional and periodically track Free Androgen Index as part of overall health monitoring. The phlebotomist from GetVisit visited me in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, on time and professional. GetVisit, early morning home collection, report before my first client, values my sports physician finds useful.

Ujjwal Bhosale

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Annual hormonal screen in my late forties, included Free Androgen Index as part of a proactive check. GetVisit in Whitefield, Bengaluru, home collection, same-day report, all clear. My doctor confirmed this was a good baseline to have on file.

Ketan Tiwari

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Monitoring Free Androgen Index post-thyroid surgery has been part of my care for two years. GetVisit is what I rely on, punctual technicians, accurate reports, and my endocrinologist has never had a concern about the quality.

Abhijit Subramaniam

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Post-delivery, my doctor monitored my hormonal recovery with Free Androgen Index. Having a newborn at home, a lab visit was impossible. GetVisit's home collection was the only way I kept up with this monitoring.

Daisy Kale

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

My doctor wanted to track my hormonal response to a new treatment with Free Androgen Index. Used GetVisit for the baseline and three-month follow-up. Both times handled professionally. My doctor could see the treatment was working.

Tushar Bose

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Annual hormonal screen in my late forties, included Free Androgen Index as part of a proactive check. GetVisit, home collection, same-day report, all clear. My doctor confirmed this was a good baseline to have on file.

Balaji Chatterjee

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

We've been trying to conceive for over a year and my fertility specialist ordered Free Androgen Index. Used GetVisit in Bellandur, Bengaluru, collection timed as instructed, report the same day, specialist found the values precisely what he needed.

Tapas Dubey

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

My ob-gyn recommended Free Androgen Index after I mentioned irregular cycles and mood changes. Used GetVisit for the home collection, easy booking, professional technician, detailed report with reference ranges for my age. My doctor had everything she needed.

Subhash Mishra

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

I've been on hormone therapy for two years and Free Androgen Index monitoring is part of my management plan. GetVisit handles this consistently, home collection timed correctly to my cycle, quick reports, values my endocrinologist relies on.

Abha Siddiqui

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

We've been trying to conceive for over a year and my fertility specialist ordered Free Androgen Index. Used GetVisit, collection timed as instructed, report the same day, specialist found the values precisely what he needed.

Ananya Reddy

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

I'm a fitness professional and periodically track Free Androgen Index as part of overall health monitoring. The phlebotomist from GetVisit visited me in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, on time and professional. GetVisit, early morning home collection, report before my first client, values my sports physician finds useful.

Ujjwal Bhosale

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Annual hormonal screen in my late forties, included Free Androgen Index as part of a proactive check. GetVisit in Whitefield, Bengaluru, home collection, same-day report, all clear. My doctor confirmed this was a good baseline to have on file.

Ketan Tiwari

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Monitoring Free Androgen Index post-thyroid surgery has been part of my care for two years. GetVisit is what I rely on, punctual technicians, accurate reports, and my endocrinologist has never had a concern about the quality.

Abhijit Subramaniam

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Post-delivery, my doctor monitored my hormonal recovery with Free Androgen Index. Having a newborn at home, a lab visit was impossible. GetVisit's home collection was the only way I kept up with this monitoring.

Daisy Kale

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

My doctor wanted to track my hormonal response to a new treatment with Free Androgen Index. Used GetVisit for the baseline and three-month follow-up. Both times handled professionally. My doctor could see the treatment was working.

Tushar Bose

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

Annual hormonal screen in my late forties, included Free Androgen Index as part of a proactive check. GetVisit, home collection, same-day report, all clear. My doctor confirmed this was a good baseline to have on file.

Balaji Chatterjee

Bangalore

starstarstarstarstar

We've been trying to conceive for over a year and my fertility specialist ordered Free Androgen Index. Used GetVisit in Bellandur, Bengaluru, collection timed as instructed, report the same day, specialist found the values precisely what he needed.

Tapas Dubey

Bangalore