Diagnostic Accuracy of the Serum-free Androgen Index in Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Serum FAI is a reliable biomarker for diagnosing PCOS, demonstrating sensitivity and specificity exceeding 80%. It is particularly valuable in primary care settings where ultrasound facility is unavailable. FAI assists in diagnosing biochemical hyperandrogenism, especially in cases where clinical criteria are inconclusive.
Authors
- Rajendra Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5075-1473)
- Shishir Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2881-7026)
- Avijit Saha
- Pramod Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6048-6143)
- Amit Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9706-549X)
- Divakar Kumar
- Mukesh Kumar Niraj
Institutions
- Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
- Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of African Medicine
- Published
- 2025-04-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/aam.aam_306_24
- Primary Topic
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00