SHBG

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

SHBG

Referral code

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Test information

Used in conjunction with Testosterone on males and females to assess androgen status.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Paediatrics

0 – 1M:    12 – 116 nmol/L
1M – 1Y: 32 – 200 nmol/L
1Y – 8Y:  53 – 174 nmol/L
8Y – 11Y: 45 – 144 nmol/L
11Y – 13Y : 16 – 132 nmol/L
13Y – 19Y: Males 11 – 75 nmol/L    Females 18 – 96 nmol/L

Adult

Male: 13 – 90 nmol/L

Female: 17 – 135 nmol/L

Source: Beckman Coulter and CALIPER (Paeds)

Tube type

Tube type info

Adults: 5ml Serum SST (gold top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Adults: 0.5 ml

Assay frequency

Run daily at local laboratory

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

7 days

TAT GP/Outpatient

7 days

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry