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Test Code LAB21012 SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN

Department

Send Outs

Reference Lab Test Number

SBG

Collection Requirements

Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.

Refer To

Warde Medical Laboratory

Primary Collection Container

Red Top

Alternate Collection Container

SST

Transport

Refrigerated

Stability

Room temperature: 8 hours

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: 2 months

Minimum Testing Volume

0.5mL

Reference Range

Female:

20-46 years of age,

non pregnant 18-136 nmol/L

47-91 years of age,

post menopausal 17-125 nmol/L

Reference ranges are not available for

females under the age of 20 years or over the age of 91 years.

Male:

≥20 years of age 13-90 nmol/L

Reference ranges are not available

for males under the age of 20 years

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Performed

Monday-Friday

Reported

2-5 days

CPT Codes

84270

Unacceptable Conditions

Plasma, hemolysis, lipemia, and exceed stability.