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SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN
 

Test Code
SHBGLB


CPT Codes
84270

Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum from SST (gel tube) 


Patient Preparation
Patient should be fasting

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL Plasma from Lithium Heparin (green top tube)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 5 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = 12 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Daily 24/7


Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories,
LLC 2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, Ohio 45439



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.