SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN

Message

Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.

Test Code

SHBG

CPT Codes
84270

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells within 2 hours. See Specimen Container for appropriate sample type. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

Specimen Stability

Serum: 2-8°C up to 7 days; 15-30°C up to 8 hours; Frozen samples are stable

Plasma: 2-8°C up to 5 days; 15-30°C up to 8 hours; Frozen samples are stable

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Reference Range

Male 20-50 years: 13.3 - 89.5 nmol/L

Female:

Pre-menopausal 20-46 years: 18.2 - 135.5 nmol/L
Post-menopausal 47-91 years: 16.8 - 125.2 nmol/L

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB2 (Chemistry, Beckman DxI)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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