Biochemistry
| Full details for "Sex Hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)". | ||||||||||
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Name |
Sex Hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) | |||||||||
Alternative name/Profile |
SHBG | |||||||||
Department |
Biochemistry | |||||||||
Investigation |
Sex-hormone binding globulin is a circulating plasma protein which binds the androgens oestradiol, testosterone, and dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Serum measurement of SHBG is therefore of particular interest in assessing disorders of androgen excess, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome. SHBG is also useful in assessing causes of subfertility and hypogonadism in women and men. | |||||||||
Specimen type |
Serum | |||||||||
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 mL - Red Tube | |||||||||
Frequency of analysis |
Monday - Friday during core working hours. | |||||||||
Turnaround time |
1 working day | |||||||||
Availability |
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Notes |
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Reference range |
Sex Hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)
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Last updated |
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:17:12 GMT |