{"product_id":"free-androgen-index-fai-blood-test","title":"Free Androgen Index (FAI) Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures a calculated ratio of total testosterone to SHBG.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA calculated ratio of total testosterone to SHBG.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost testosterone circulates bound to SHBG and isn't available to tissues. FAI estimates the proportion that is, by comparing total testosterone against the amount of binding protein present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a calculation rather than a direct measurement, which means it inherits the limitations of both inputs — but it's more informative than a total testosterone on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore you collect\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorning collection, ideally before 10am.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople working with a practitioner on androgen status.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYour next step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce you have your results, book with a Canwell naturopath, nutritionist or practitioner to talk them through and build a wellness plan that suits you. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canwell.com.au\"\u003eBook with Canwell\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canwell Bloods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48892349448437,"sku":"CW-FREE-ANDROGEN-INDEX-FAI-BLOOD-TEST","price":64.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/8265\/1381\/files\/canwell-blood.jpg?v=1789967203","url":"https:\/\/bloods.canwell.com.au\/products\/free-androgen-index-fai-blood-test","provider":"Canwell Blood Analytics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}