Sex Hormone Binding Globulin 
Alternate Test Names
SHBG; Testosterone-Oestradiol Binding Globulin (SHBG) 
PLS Test Code
SHBG 
Laboratory
Biochemistry 
Specimen
Blood 
Analysis Performed On
Serum 
Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST) 
Container Colour
Red 
Multiple Specimens
 
Required Volume Adult (mL)
9 
Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
2 
Reference Ranges
Male: 14 - 71 nmol/L, Female: 20 - 155 nmol/L. 
Turnaround Time Routine
1 Day 
Turnaround Time Urgent
 
Turnaround Other
 
Days test is performed
Daily 
Transport
Keep at room temperature 
Special Requirements
None 
Patient Preparation
None 
Collection Instructions
Venepuncture 
Clinical Information
 
Sent to Reference Laboratory
No 
Ref Laboratory Name
 
Estimated Patient Fee
N/A 
Last Updated
06-Feb-2014  (Version:1.03 )

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