| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST | 7 days 2-8°C | See report |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum |
Method
Immunochemiluminometric
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Schedule
Mon-Fri
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
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Clinical Utility
Testosterone, dihydrotestosterone and estrogens circulate in serum bound to Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG). SHBG concentrations are increased in pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, cirrhosis, oral estrogen administration and by certain drugs. Concentrations are decreased by testosterone, hypothyroidism, Cushings syndrome, acromegaly and obesity.
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CPT Codes
84270
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