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Hormones & Fertilitynmol/L

SHBG (Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin)

SHBG is the liver transport protein carrying circulating testosterone and estrogens, finely governing their cellular availability.

Common laboratory aliases and abbreviations:SHBGTeBGSex hormone-binding globulinGlobuline liant les hormones sexuellesGlobulina fijadora de hormonas sexualesGlobulina legante gli ormoni sessuali

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nmol/L
67.5nmol/L
15
120
‹ LowRange: 15 – 120 nmol/LHigh ›

Physiological Reference Ranges

The ranges below represent standard adult physiological values. Your laboratory's printed reference range always takes precedence.

Adults (general)

15 – 120 nmol/L

Adult females

20 – 120 nmol/L

Adult males

15 – 55 nmol/L

Common alternative units:
µg/mL(×10.5 nmol/L)

What does a low result mean?

A lower SHBG level is frequently linked to modest insulin sensitivity, improving with nutrition and walking.

What does a high result mean?

An elevated SHBG is commonly seen with oral estrogen treatments or a lively thyroid metabolic rate.

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  • How does this level affect the unbound free fraction of my hormones?
  • What connections does this share with my metabolic profile?
  • Is a routine yearly follow-up adequate?

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