This package tests for the 5 most important androgens that are elevated in PCOS/PCOD and cause facial hair growth
Facial hair overgrowth is one of the most common symptoms of PCOS, and androgen excess is best diagnosed by blood tests included in this panel.
Book the PCOD Androgen Profile Blood test in Pune, and get home sample collection and reports online on the same day.
Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition where women have extra facial and body hair. This hair is often thick and dark, different from normal hair growth.
Doctors look at your symptoms and may order tests like Testosterone, DHEAS, and SHBG to check hormone levels. They also look at how many hairs grow in certain areas.
You should get tested if you notice more hair on your face or body than usual, or if you have irregular periods. These can be signs of PCOS.
Treatment might include medicines to control hormones as well as a thorough workup for other causes.
| Name | How It Helps |
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| Free androgen index (FAI) (testosterone,SHBG) Contains 1 tests including : Free androgen index (FAI) (testosterone,SHBG) |
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| Free Testosterone Contains 1 tests including : Free Testosterone |
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| DHEAS (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate) Contains 1 tests including : DHEAS (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate) |
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| Testosterone Contains 1 tests including : Total Testosterone |
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| SHBG-Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Contains 1 tests including : SHBG-Sex Hormone Binding Globulin |
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Check the list of the following most commonly asked questions about the different tests in the PCOD Hirsutism Blood Test
Before getting these tests, you should be aware of important pre-test guidelines. These include whether or not to fast, which medicines you can take and what foods to avoid.
The following table illustrates important preparation guidelines for the PCOD Hirsutism Blood Test
| Precautions | Details |
|---|---|
| At what time should the test be done? | The test can be done between 6 am to 9 am in the morning. |
| Can I eat before the test? | No, you need to be fasting for 8-12 hours before the test. Water is allowed, tea without sugar is allowed. |
| Which medicines can affect the test results? | The test results may be affected by medicines like steroids,estrogen,anti-androgens. If you are taking these medications, please inform the lab. |
| Which foods can affect the test results? | These tests are not affected by foods. |
| Other instructions to be followed before the test? |
The following list shows the normal ranges of the different tests included in PCOD Hirsutism Blood Test.
All the PCOS/PCOD Androgens Profile reports will be ready after 3 days. 2 reports will be ready earlier, after 1 days..
The table below lists the time taken by individual reports in the PCOD Hirsutism Blood Test
| Report Name | How Long It Takes |
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| Free androgen index (FAI) (testosterone,SHBG) | 3 days |
| Free Testosterone | 2 days |
| DHEAS (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate) | 1 days |
| Testosterone | 1 days |
| SHBG-Sex Hormone Binding Globulin | 3 days |
Pathofast Lab in Pune,Camp is centrally located and offers home sample collection services for PCOD Hirsutism Blood Test in Pune. Home pickup is available in various areas
| Area/Locality in Pune | Home Sample Facility | Transport Charges | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jangli Maharaj Nagar | Available | 100 INR | 6099.0 INR |
| Ravet | Available | 200 INR | 6199.0 INR |
| Viman Nagar | Available | 150 INR | 6149.0 INR |
| Shastrinagar, Yerawada | Available | 100 INR | 6099.0 INR |
| NIBM Undri Road, Kondhwa | Available | 100 INR | 6099.0 INR |
| Camp | Available | 0 INR | 5999.0 INR |
| Aundh | Available | 200 INR | 6199.0 INR |
| Baner | Available | 200 INR | 6199.0 INR |
| Dattwadi | Available | 200 INR | 6199.0 INR |
| Undri | Available | 200 INR | 6199.0 INR |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | Available | 200 INR | 6199.0 INR |
| Kalyani Nagar | Available | 50 INR | 6049.0 INR |
| Koregaon Park | Available | 50 INR | 6049.0 INR |
| Sadashiv Peth | Available | 100 INR | 6099.0 INR |
