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Test Code SHBG Sex Hormone Binding Globulin

Important Note

The results of this assay can be falsely lowered due to the consumption of Biotin. Instruct patients to discontinue the use of vitamins or suppliments that contain Biotin 12 hours before blood collection.

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 0.75 mL 0.5 mL 7 Days

 

Instrumentation / Method

Siemens ADVIA Centaur XPT / Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday - Friday / 3 Days / Not available STAT

Reference Range

Age Sex Physiological Status Low (nmol/L) High (nmol/L)
0-1 month All   16 >200
1 month - 13 years All   37.5 >200
13 - 18 years All   21.1 152
18 - 50 years Male   11.5 54.5
18 - 50 years Female Pre-menopausal 17.7 138.2
≥50 years Male   17.3 71.5
≥50 years Female Post-menopausal 23.7 110.6

 

CPT / LOINC / Order Code

 

Meditech Medent LOINC CPT
SHBG SHBG 13967-5 84270

 

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