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Free Androgen Index, in Delhi

Looking for Free Androgen Index in Saket, Delhi? The Free Androgen Index (FAI) estimates the amount of biologically active androgen in the blood. GetVisit offers verified NABL labs in Saket and Karol Bagh, transparent pricing and home collection.

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What is a Free Androgen Index Test in Delhi ?

What is Free Androgen Index?

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. Physical examination provides clues; a test result removes ambiguity and allows targeted, evidence-based management to begin promptly.

What does Free Androgen Index measure?

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.

What symptoms suggest Free Androgen Index may be needed?

A doctor may recommend Free Androgen Index when a patient reports irregular or absent menstrual periods, unexplained abdominal weight gain, excessive facial or body hair (hirsutism), acne unresponsive to treatment, mood changes, low libido, and difficulty conceiving. GetVisit makes testing convenient in Delhi, with lab slots and home collection in Uttam Nagar, Punjabi Bagh, and nearby areas.

How is Free Androgen Index performed?

You can have the sample for Free Androgen Index taken at home in Uttam Nagar or Punjabi Bagh, Delhi, or at a partner lab. The phlebotomist draws a small amount of blood, applies a cotton swab with light pressure, and dispatches the sample to the NABL-accredited lab the same day.

How accurate is Free Androgen Index?

Every GetVisit sample from Uttam Nagar, Punjabi Bagh, and across Delhi is processed at NABL-accredited labs that use internationally calibrated reference standards, pass external quality assessments, and maintain internal quality control at every shift. Reports are accepted by all major hospital networks, specialists, and insurance providers in India.

Are there any risks to Free Androgen Index?

There are no significant risks beyond those of a standard blood draw. For your appointment in Uttam Nagar or Punjabi Bagh, Delhi, drink 2 to 3 glasses of water beforehand and stay seated for 2 to 3 minutes afterwards, as vasovagal fainting (rare) is more likely if you are fasting, anxious, or dehydrated. Tell the phlebotomist if you have fainted during previous draws.

Did you know?

The normal free androgen index (FAI) is generally considered below about 4–5% (FAI = total testosterone [nmol/L] ÷ SHBG [nmol/L] × 100).

Free Androgen Index Test Preparation in Delhi

Diet and fasting:

There is no need to skip food or drink for this test. Staying well hydrated beforehand simply makes the sample easier to collect.

Medication guidance:

For reproductive hormones (LH, FSH, oestradiol), collect on day 2 to 5 of your cycle unless told otherwise, and mention any hormonal contraceptive, which affects these values.

What to carry:

Have your doctor's referral and photo ID ready; earlier reports for the same test are useful for tracking trends.

When to book:

Book whenever is convenient; for fasting or hormone tests an early-morning slot is ideal. GetVisit covers Malviya Nagar, Saket, and all of Delhi.

Free Androgen Index Test Parameters in Delhi

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Free Androgen Index. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

Why Take a Free Androgen Index Test in Delhi ?

When does a doctor order Free Androgen Index?

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.

Who should get Free Androgen Index done in Delhi?

PCOS is highly prevalent among Delhi's young professional women. Those who benefit most from Free Androgen Index testing include younger women with menstrual irregularities, couples planning conception, and anyone on hormone therapy. Timely testing in Delhi shortens the path to an accurate diagnosis.

What conditions can Free Androgen Index help diagnose?

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.

What do Free Androgen Index results mean?

Higher or positive results: A high androgen index means your body has relatively elevated male hormones (androgens) compared with estrogens. Lower or negative results: Polycystic ovary syndrome is usually characterized by elevated androgens (hyperandrogenism), which cause symptoms like hirsutism, acne, and hair thinning. Your doctor reads the value against the reference range on your report and your symptoms, and may repeat a borderline result to confirm it.

How often should Free Androgen Index be repeated?

Frequency depends on the clinical question. For a fertility or PCOS work-up, tests are often timed to specific cycle days and repeated over one or two cycles. For patients on hormone therapy, monitoring follows the specialist's schedule, typically every few months until stable.

What happens after Free Androgen Index results are ready?

Your GetVisit digital report is delivered to your phone as soon as results are authorised. Share it directly with your doctor via the app, or book a consultation with a GetVisit-verified specialist on the same platform. Critical values outside a safe range are flagged by the laboratory for urgent clinical review.

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

Can menstruation affect Free Androgen Index results?plus

Some tests, such as iron studies and certain hormone panels, can be influenced by your menstrual cycle. If you are on your period, mention it so your doctor can judge whether timing matters for Free Androgen Index.

Can I exercise before Free Androgen Index?plus

Avoid strenuous exercise for 12 to 24 hours before Free Androgen Index, since intense activity can temporarily change several blood markers. Light everyday movement is fine.

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Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house on Golf Course Road. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. My doctor said the report was thorough and well-formatted. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

Revathi Krishnan

Delhi

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PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. The team followed proper protocols throughout. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. The values were accurate and my doctor could act on them immediately. Already recommended this to three people in my RWA.

Vivek Srivastava

Delhi

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The result was reassuring and we could proceed with the next steps. Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Patparganj. In and out in fifteen minutes. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.

Nikhil Verma

Delhi

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Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Faridabad. Blood draw was fast and painless. Reference ranges were highlighted which made it easy to read. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.

Bhavna Arora

Delhi

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The whole thing was done from my phone sitting at home in Defence Colony. PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. The prick was barely noticeable. This result changed my doctor's approach to my treatment for the better. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.

Tapas Chatterjee

Delhi

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My endocrinologist wanted baseline hormone levels before adjusting treatment. Scheduled a slot online and got an instant confirmation on WhatsApp in Model Town. The team followed proper protocols throughout. The prick was barely noticeable. The values were accurate and my doctor could act on them immediately. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.

Vikram Yadav

Delhi

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Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. GetVisit had a lab within walking distance of my sector in Janakpuri. My doctor said it was one of the most clearly formatted reports he had seen. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.

Debashis Roy

Delhi

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PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. Quick blood test, nothing to stress about. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Kirti Nagar. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. Will definitely use GetVisit again.

Arun Pandey

Delhi

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Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Ashok Vihar. My doctor was pleased with the report quality. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.

Lakhvinder Kaur

Delhi

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Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. GetVisit had same-day slots which is not easy to find in Delhi in DLF Phase 2. The collection centre was clean, well-lit, and properly organised. No need to visit the lab again to collect a paper copy. Much better than standing in line at a hospital lab.

Kulwinder Singh

Delhi

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Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house on Golf Course Road. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. My doctor said the report was thorough and well-formatted. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

Revathi Krishnan

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. The team followed proper protocols throughout. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. The values were accurate and my doctor could act on them immediately. Already recommended this to three people in my RWA.

Vivek Srivastava

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

The result was reassuring and we could proceed with the next steps. Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Patparganj. In and out in fifteen minutes. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.

Nikhil Verma

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Faridabad. Blood draw was fast and painless. Reference ranges were highlighted which made it easy to read. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.

Bhavna Arora

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

The whole thing was done from my phone sitting at home in Defence Colony. PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. The prick was barely noticeable. This result changed my doctor's approach to my treatment for the better. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.

Tapas Chatterjee

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

My endocrinologist wanted baseline hormone levels before adjusting treatment. Scheduled a slot online and got an instant confirmation on WhatsApp in Model Town. The team followed proper protocols throughout. The prick was barely noticeable. The values were accurate and my doctor could act on them immediately. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.

Vikram Yadav

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. GetVisit had a lab within walking distance of my sector in Janakpuri. My doctor said it was one of the most clearly formatted reports he had seen. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.

Debashis Roy

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. Quick blood test, nothing to stress about. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Kirti Nagar. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. Will definitely use GetVisit again.

Arun Pandey

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Ashok Vihar. My doctor was pleased with the report quality. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.

Lakhvinder Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. GetVisit had same-day slots which is not easy to find in Delhi in DLF Phase 2. The collection centre was clean, well-lit, and properly organised. No need to visit the lab again to collect a paper copy. Much better than standing in line at a hospital lab.

Kulwinder Singh

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house on Golf Course Road. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. My doctor said the report was thorough and well-formatted. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

Revathi Krishnan

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. The team followed proper protocols throughout. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. The values were accurate and my doctor could act on them immediately. Already recommended this to three people in my RWA.

Vivek Srivastava

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

The result was reassuring and we could proceed with the next steps. Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Patparganj. In and out in fifteen minutes. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.

Nikhil Verma

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Faridabad. Blood draw was fast and painless. Reference ranges were highlighted which made it easy to read. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.

Bhavna Arora

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

The whole thing was done from my phone sitting at home in Defence Colony. PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. The prick was barely noticeable. This result changed my doctor's approach to my treatment for the better. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.

Tapas Chatterjee

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

My endocrinologist wanted baseline hormone levels before adjusting treatment. Scheduled a slot online and got an instant confirmation on WhatsApp in Model Town. The team followed proper protocols throughout. The prick was barely noticeable. The values were accurate and my doctor could act on them immediately. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.

Vikram Yadav

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. GetVisit had a lab within walking distance of my sector in Janakpuri. My doctor said it was one of the most clearly formatted reports he had seen. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.

Debashis Roy

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. Quick blood test, nothing to stress about. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Kirti Nagar. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. Will definitely use GetVisit again.

Arun Pandey

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Ashok Vihar. My doctor was pleased with the report quality. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.

Lakhvinder Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. GetVisit had same-day slots which is not easy to find in Delhi in DLF Phase 2. The collection centre was clean, well-lit, and properly organised. No need to visit the lab again to collect a paper copy. Much better than standing in line at a hospital lab.

Kulwinder Singh

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house on Golf Course Road. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. My doctor said the report was thorough and well-formatted. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

Revathi Krishnan

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. The team followed proper protocols throughout. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. The values were accurate and my doctor could act on them immediately. Already recommended this to three people in my RWA.

Vivek Srivastava

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

The result was reassuring and we could proceed with the next steps. Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Patparganj. In and out in fifteen minutes. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.

Nikhil Verma

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Faridabad. Blood draw was fast and painless. Reference ranges were highlighted which made it easy to read. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.

Bhavna Arora

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

The whole thing was done from my phone sitting at home in Defence Colony. PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. The prick was barely noticeable. This result changed my doctor's approach to my treatment for the better. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.

Tapas Chatterjee

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

My endocrinologist wanted baseline hormone levels before adjusting treatment. Scheduled a slot online and got an instant confirmation on WhatsApp in Model Town. The team followed proper protocols throughout. The prick was barely noticeable. The values were accurate and my doctor could act on them immediately. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.

Vikram Yadav

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. GetVisit had a lab within walking distance of my sector in Janakpuri. My doctor said it was one of the most clearly formatted reports he had seen. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.

Debashis Roy

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. Quick blood test, nothing to stress about. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Kirti Nagar. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. Will definitely use GetVisit again.

Arun Pandey

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Ashok Vihar. My doctor was pleased with the report quality. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.

Lakhvinder Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. GetVisit had same-day slots which is not easy to find in Delhi in DLF Phase 2. The collection centre was clean, well-lit, and properly organised. No need to visit the lab again to collect a paper copy. Much better than standing in line at a hospital lab.

Kulwinder Singh

Delhi