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HelpTest Code PTBG Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
Specimen Type
Serum
Container/Tube
Red Top
Offsite Collection Instructions
1. Collect sample following standard collection methods
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be spun and
aliquoted
3. Transport refrigerated (2 – 8˚C)
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Test Includes
N/A
Preferred Volume
0.5 mL
Test Usage
Measurement of SHBG can be an
important indicator of an
excessive/chronic androgenic action where androgen elvels are
normal, but where clinical symptoms would seem to indicate
androgen
in excess. SHBG is a useful supplementary
parameter in the
determination of androgen where a relatively high concentration
of
free androgen (e.g. testosterone) is suspected.
Critical Results
N/A
Fee Code
43218
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays.
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
N/A
CPT
84270
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Reference Values
Prepubertal (1-9 yrs): 28-124 nmol/L
Female (10-40 yrs): 20-100 nmol/L
Male (>10 yrs): 10-80 nmol/L
Reject Due To
Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be
rejected.
STAT Turnaround Time
N/A
Synonyms
N/A
Test Limitations
N/A
UCMC Collection Instructions
1. Collect sample following standard collection methods
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be received in
Laboratory Service Center
3. Transport room temperature (15 – 25˚C)
Additional Information
N/A
Included in Additional codes
N/A
Coverage Information
N/A
Stability: Room Temp
n/a
Stability: Refrigerated
3 days
Stability: Frozen
1 month