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Test Code SHBG2* SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Sex Hormone Binding Globulin-UVM

Additional Codes

Mayo Access ID: FAH5764

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 1 mL 0.3 mL 6 days

 

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday – Friday /  3 days / Not available STAT

Reference Range

Age Sex Physiological Status Low High Units
0 - 1 month All N/A 16 >200 nmol/L
1 month - 13 years All N/A 37.5 >200 nmol/L
13 years - 18 years All N/A 21.1 152 nmol/L
18 years - 50 years Male N/A 11.5 54.5 nmol/L
18 years - 50 years Female Pre-menopausal 17.7 138.2 nmol/L
≥50 years Male N/A 17.3 71.5 nmol/L
≥50 years Female Post-menopausal 23.7 110.6 nmol/L

The results of this assay can be falsely lowered due to the consumption of Biotin. Please instruct patients to discontinue the use of vitamins or supplements that contain Biotin 12 hours before blood collection.

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin 84270

 

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Instrumentation

Siemens ADVIA Centaur XPT

Result Component(s)

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC 
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin   SHBG2   13967-5

 

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Section

Chemistry-2

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes