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Test Details

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)

General Info:

Description:

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) is a sex hormone-binding glycoprotein produced in the liver that regulates the bioavailability and biological activity of sex hormones, mainly testosterone and estradiol. SHBG levels are measured on automated immunoassays, indicated to assess reproductive health in conditions related to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypogonadism, and endocrine disorders affecting androgen or estrogen metabolism.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Serum / Plasma

Container Type: 

Gold (serum) or Green (plasma) or EDTA plasma

Volume: 

0.5

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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