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Test Code 62872450 Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin

Important Note

Test performed at TMMC effective 9/15/2026

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:
 

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Additional Instructions:   Allow to sit for 30 minutes prior to spinning.  Spin within 2 hours of collection.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

 

Storage Temp Stability:
Refrigerated Temperature: 8 days
 

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay Performed on the Abbott Alinity i

Reference Range

 

Category SHBG (nmol/L)
 
 
Males  
(21-49 years of age) 16-68
Males  
( ≥ 50 years of age) 14-70
   
Females  
(Premenopausal, 21-49 years of age) 15-122
Females  
(Postmenopausal, ≥ 50 years of age) 17-124

 

 *Note: Reference ranges provided on this web site are for guidance only, and may not reflect the most recent changes. Refer to laboratory reports for current data.   

Day(s) Test Set up/TAT

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

 

TAT:

Routine: < 4 hrs

Aliases

SHBG

CPT Code

84270