Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)

Synonyms

• LAB2333
• SBP
• SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN
• SEX STEROID BINDING PROTEIN

Cerner Name

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin

Clinical Info

SHBG is a major transport protein for sex steroids (e.g., testosterone and estradiol). Measurement of SHBG concentration is useful as an aid in diagnosis of androgen disorders. Additionally, SHBG may be useful in the evaluation of infertility and investigation of suspected cases of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

0.8 ml Serum (0.3 mL min)

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold Top Tube Li-heparin plasma. Do not use EDTA plasma.
Specimen: 1 mL Serum  or Li-heparin Plasma (min 0.4 mL)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 12 months

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)

Days Performed

Monday- Sunday

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

84270 LOINC Code: 13967-5

PDM

5910520

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms

• Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Test Update 5-23-2023