Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)

BC

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement
Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL

Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
1 day
Reference Value(s)

Females:

Age GroupLower Limit (nmol/L)Upper Limit (nmol/L)Source
1 month - < 1 year36.2229CALIPER Study
1 - < 8 years41.8188.7CALIPER Study
8 - < 11 years26.4162.4CALIPER Study
11 - < 13 years14.9107.8CALIPER Study
13 - < 15 years11.298.2CALIPER Study
15 - < 17 years9.884.1CALIPER Study
17 - < 19 years10.8154.6CALIPER Study
19 years & above11.7137.2Abbott kit insert

 

Males:

Age GroupLower Limit (nmol/L)Upper Limit (nmol/L)Source
1 month - < 1 year36.2229CALIPER Study
1 - < 8 years41.8188.7CALIPER Study
8 - < 11 years26.4162.4CALIPER Study
11 - < 13 years14.9107.8CALIPER Study
13 - < 15 years11.298.2CALIPER Study
15 - < 19 years9.749.6CALIPER Study
19 years & above11.278.1Abbott kit insert
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Biochemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Additional Information

Kindly refer to tests done inhouse :

1) Repro Endo Profile 2 (FSH, LH, Prolactin, E2, Prog, Testosterone, Free Testosterone (Calc), SHBG, Albumin, FAI - IC5000
2) Free Testosterone (Calc), Testosterone, SHBG, Albumin, FAI - IC5001

Change History Notes

  • 27 May 2024 08:00 AM

    Update of Specimen Requirement.


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Last Updated - 19 Jun 2025