The free testosterone index is a calculated indicator that determines the ratio of the molar concentration of total testosterone to the molar concentration of sex steroid binding globulin in percentage.

Indications for use:

• Men and women with symptoms of hyperandrogenism (excessive body hair growth, thinning hair on the head, acne, oily skin, abdominal obesity).
• Women with menstrual cycle disorders, anovulation, suspected polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to assess the "hyperandrogenism" criterion.
• Men with infertility, asthenozoospermia (impaired sperm count), impaired potency, decreased libido, andropause (male menopause).

Patient preparation rules:

• 4 hours before the analysis: refrain from eating, exclude fatty foods.
• You can drink water.
• For children under 1 year old, it is advisable to observe the maximum possible interval between feedings or donate blood before the next feeding.

Important:

• Depending on the diagnostic tasks, the optimal time of day for taking biomaterial is determined by the doctor.
• For women, depending on the diagnostic tasks, the optimal days of the menstrual cycle are determined by the doctor.

Deadline: 24 hours