Sex hormone binding globulin, Plasum (Plasma / Serum)

Diagnostic Use

SHBG is the binding protein for testosterone, dihydrotestosterone and estradiol amongst other androgens.

Department

Endocrinology Lab

Delphic Registration Code

SHBG

Synonyms

Sex binding globulin
Sex steroid binding globulin
SHBG
Testosterone binding globulin

Turnaround Time

2 days

Test Code

5785

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Additional Specimen Information

Serum or plasma stability:
Chilled (2-8 degrees) - 7 days.
Frozen (-20 degrees) - 1 month.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.25

Transport to Lab

Frozen
If overnight - Frozen

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

West Coast: If specimen is unable to be separated, take blood on SST and send chilled to Greymouth Lab. At Greymouth lab freeze sample for transport to CHL.

Reference Intervals

Males                 Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (nmol/L) Age 0 – 1 month  16 -200 1 month – 15 years 18 -153 15 – 49 years 13 – 49 >= 50 years 20 -77   Females           Sex hormone binding Globulin (nmol/L) Age 0 – 1 month 16 – 200 1 month – 15 years 20 -137 >= 15 years 20 -120

Test Method

ECLIA. Roche Cobas.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$33.17 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

5785

Contact Information

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