Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
Order Name
SHBG
Test Number: 3602657
Revision Date 06/04/2021
Test Number: 3602657
Revision Date 06/04/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 13967-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Preferred to separate serum/plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Stability: Ambient 4 hours. Refrigerated 8 days. Frozen 3 months. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| CPT Code(s) | 84270 |
| Internal Comments | 9/20/17 updated Stability - JK 6/15/18 Stability: Ambient 4 hours; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 1 month to Stability: Ambient 4 hours. Refrigerated 8 days. Frozen 3 months. JK |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |