Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) (Synonym: Sex Steroid Binding Protein, SBP, TEBG, Testosterone-estradiol Binding Globulin)

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB2333

Specimen Type:

Blood

Primary Container:

Calgary: MINT LIHEP PST
Edmonton: GOLD SST

Alternate Containers:

Calgary: GOLD SST
Edmonton: MINT LIHEP PST

Minimum Collection Volume:

0.5 mL serum or plasma

Test Resources:

Biotin Interference

General Laboratory Requisition – 21302 – write test name under “Additional Tests”

Calgary Zone: Microcollection Minimum Whole Blood Volumes

Processing:

Tested at UAH: Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze immediately

Transportation:

Tested at UAH – transport frozen

Testing Schedule:

DSC: Daily
UAH: Monday to Friday

Reference Interval:

Gender	nmol/L
Female	18 - 130
Male	6 - 65
Unknown/X	Interpretive comment includes male and female reference intervals

Testing Area:

Biochemistry

Performing Site:

Calgary: Diagnostic and Scientific Centre
Edmonton: University of Alberta Hospital

Additional Test Information:

This test is performed by Calgary Biochemistry and Edmonton Special Chemistry

Last Updated On:

Thursday, December 11, 2025