Test directory: Sex Hormone Binding Globulin

Ordering Code 326
Test Name Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
Alias SHBG
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions Patient age & sex required on requisition.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 2 Months
Rejection Criteria Grossly hemolyzed, Plasma
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 7 Days
Methodology Immunoassay
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin ALL See report.