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SHBG


Also known as: Testosterone-oestrogen binding globulin (ToBG)
Formal name: Sex hormone binding globulin
Related tests: Testosterone, free testosterone, bioavailable testosterone
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To help evaluate whether the concentration of SHBG is affecting the amount of testosterone available to the body’s tissues

When to get tested?
If your total testosterone results seem inconsistent with clinical signs, suggesting a testosterone deficiency or excess production

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm



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