Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test measures the levels of SHBG in your blood, which binds to sex hormones such as testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, and estrogens.
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) Test - This test measures the levels of SHBG in the blood, which binds to sex hormones such as testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, and estrogens. The amount of SHBG can change due to various conditions, affecting how much of these hormones are available in the body.
What patients is this test right for?
This test might be recommended if you're experiencing symptoms or conditions that could affect or be affected by the levels of sex hormones in your body, such as:
- Pregnancy
- Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
- Liver conditions like cirrhosis
- Use of oral estrogens or certain other medications
- Testosterone therapy
- Cushing's syndrome
- Acromegaly
- Obesity
What type of sample is required for this test?
0.7 mL serum. A blood draw is needed.
Test Resources
2–5 business days
<3 Years Not established
Male (nmol/L) Female (nmol/L)
3-9 Years 32-158 32-158
10-13 Years 20-166 24-120
14-17 Years 20-87 12-150
18-55 Years 10-50 17-124
>55 Years 22-77 14-73
Male (nmol/L) Female (nmol/L)
3-9 Years 32-158 32-158
10-13 Years 20-166 24-120
14-17 Years 20-87 12-150
18-55 Years 10-50 17-124
>55 Years 22-77 14-73
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 0.7 mL serum
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Serum separator tube (SST)
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Plasma
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
