Laboratory Services
Sex Hormone Binding Complex (SHBG)
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| Test Description |
Sex Hormone Binding Complex (SHBG)
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| Synonym(s) |
SHBG
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| Test ID |
SHBG
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li‑heparin plasma.
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Stability |
5 days at 20‑25 °C
7 days at 2‑8 °C 12 months at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C) |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
EDTA plasma
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| Methodology |
electrochemiluminescence immunoassay “ECLIA”
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
84270
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| Reference Range |
Males 20-49 yrs: 16.5-55.9 nmol/L
>49 yrs: 19.3-76.4 nmol/L Females: 18-144 nmol/L |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
13967-5
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