Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
Order Name
SHBG
Revision Date 10/23/2019
Revision Date 10/23/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5 mL (0.4 mL) | Serum | Red Top | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 0.5 mL (0.4 mL) | Serum | Serum Gel Tube | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Label specimen with Mobilab label or with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. | |||
| Reference Range | An interpretive report will be provided. | |||
| Methodology | Automated Chemiluminescent Immunometric Assay | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday-Friday 5 a.m.-12 a.m.; Saturday 6 a.m.-6p.m. |
| Expected TAT | 2 Days |
| Notes | Specimen Stability: Frozen (preferred) - 28 Days Refrigerated - 21 Days Ambient - 6 Hours |
| CPT Code(s) | 84270 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Mayo Medical Laboratories |