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HelpTest Code SHBG2 SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN
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