Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)

About the Test

This is a single-marker test measuring sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG). It can be used to investigate a variety of hormonal disorders. It cannot be ordered for males under 20 years of age or females under 21 years of age. Please be advised that Boston Heart Diagnostics policy states that practitioners cannot order labs on themselves or their immediate family members.

Biomarkers

Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin

Biomarker name

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