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Alternative Names:

SHBG

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

SBG

Specimen Types:

Serum
Plasma

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Note: For retrospective test requests;

Specimens may be stored on the clot, rbc or separator gel for up to 8 days at 2-8C.

If testing delayed by >8 days remove serum from the clot or separator gel and store frozen.

Serum specimens stored frozen for 3 mths showed no performance differences. Avoid more than one freeze/thaw cycle.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

Assay Frequency:

Daily

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack