Laboratory test
SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN (SHBG)
SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN (SHBG): 1 parameter from a blood sample, no fasting.
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- 24–48 hours
- Parameters
- 1
What is the SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN (SHBG)?
SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN (SHBG) includes Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG). The listed sample is SERUM. The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN (SHBG) measure?
1 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Steroid & Reproductive Hormones1 parameter
| Parameter | Unit | Catalogue method | LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) | nmol/L | C.M.I.A | 13967-5 |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN (SHBG): sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Not required.
- You do not need to fast for this blood test. Tell the lab if you are taking oral contraceptives, thyroid medicines or hormone therapy, as these can change the result.
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1 parameters · No fasting required · Report time: 24–48 hours
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