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HelpTest Code LAB4766 SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN, SCHS
Additional Codes
Internal / Beaker: LAB4766
External: SHBGSCHS
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Lithium Heparin (Green Top) or Serum Separator (Gold Top)
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated. One freeze/thaw acceptable.
Limitations: Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. >5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.
Alternate Specimen: Plain Serum Tube (Red Top)
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen (-20 øC) | 12 months |
Method
Immunoassay
Synonyms
Testo, Testosterone, Hormone, SHBG, Sex, Binding, Globulin, Test
CPT Codes
84270
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily & Stat