Sex Hormone Binding Globulin SHBG

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, Serum

Clinical Info

SHBG is a major transport protein for sex steroids (e.g., testosterone and estradiol). Measurement of SHBG concentration is useful as an aid in diagnosis of androgen disorders. Additionally, SHBG may be useful in the evaluation of infertility and investigation of suspected cases of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold Top Tube Li-heparin plasma. Do not use EDTA plasma.
Specimen: 1 mL Serum  or Li-heparin Plasma (min 0.4 mL)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 12 months

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)

Days Performed

Monday- Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

84270 LOINC Code: 13967-5

PDM

5910520

Result Interpretation

See Report

Forms

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