Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) LabCorp

$44.00

This test measures for Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), which can help provide a clearer picture of Testosterone levels.

LabCorp Test #: 082016, CPT: 84270

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

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This test measures the amount of sex hormone binding globulin in your blood, a protein that binds to sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen. It helps your doctor understand how much of these hormones are actually available for your body to use. Levels can be affected by various conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome, thyroid disease, or liver disease.

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Why To Buy	Testing your Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) level helps understand how your body uses hormones like testosterone and estrogen, which can cause symptoms like acne, decreased libido, and irregular periods. Defy Medical offers this test to check for hormone imbalances that might be contributing to your symptoms. This test can help identify potential causes for your hair loss, hirsutism, and infertility. Finding the cause(s) of: Acne: This test helps identify if an imbalance in hormones like testosterone, which SHBG binds to, might be contributing to your acne. Decreased libido: Checking SHBG levels can help determine if low testosterone or estrogen, which SHBG affects, is causing your decreased sex drive. Hair loss: This test can help identify hormone imbalances, such as high androgen levels, that might be causing your hair loss. Hirsutism: Testing SHBG can help determine if excess androgens, which SHBG binds, are causing unwanted hair growth. Infertility: Checking SHBG levels can help identify hormone imbalances that may be affecting your fertility. Irregular periods: This test helps determine if hormone imbalances related to SHBG are causing disruptions in your menstrual cycle.
Symptoms	Acne, Decreased libido, Hair loss, Hirsutism, Infertility, Irregular periods