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SHBG

Also known as: Testosterone-estrogen Binding Globulin (TeBG)
Formal name: Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
Related tests: Testosterone, Free Testosterone, Bioavailable Testosterone
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To evaluate whether the concentration of SHBG is affecting the amount of testosterone available to the body’s tissues

When to get tested?
When 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



This article was last reviewed on September 8, 2008 .
 
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