SHBG
(a.k.a Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: SHB
Tube type: SST
Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)
Special instructions
Time limit for add on
Three days post collection.
Reference range
Females: <14 years of age: No range, 14 - 17 years of age: 18 - 96, 18+ years of age: 17 - 136 Males: 18+ years of age: 13 - 90
Units
nmol/L
Turnaround Time
2
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Webpage updated: January 2026.