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Epic EAP: LAB2801
Epic Description: SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN
Synonym
SHBG
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tubes(s) or a serum gel tube(s).
Centrifuge, aliquot 0.5 mL of serum send refrigerated in a screw-capped, plastic vial. Transport serum refrigerated on ice packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: SHBG
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=SEX+HORMONE+BINDING+GLOBULIN
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tubes(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and refrigerate serum in a screw-capped, plastic vial.
CPT Code Information
84270