Test Code SHBG Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
Specimen Type
Blood (serum or plasma)
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTCollection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Improper labeling, improper storage, contamination of sample, insufficient sample volume
Specimen Storage and Stability
Plasma is stable for 5 days at 2-8° C and Serum is stable for 7 days at 2-8° C.
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
SHBG, SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN
EPIC Code
LAB2441
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours