Sex-Binding Globulin - SHBG

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Eurofins Biomnis code

TEBG

Synonyms
  • Endocrinology
  • SBG
  • SBP
  • SEBG
  • Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin
  • Sex-Binding Globulin
  • TeBG
  • Testosterone oestradiol-binding globulin
  • Testosterone-Binding Globulin
  • [To be translated]
Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Testosterone-Estradiol Binding Globulin (TEBG, or Sex Steroid Binding Globulin) is a plasma protein which transports the sex steroids testosterone, DHT and estradiol in the blood. Serum levels are increased during pregnancy, in women taking estrogens, and in men over the age of 50. Levels can also rise as a result of hyperthyroidism, cirrhosis of the liver and in response to certain drugs (tamoxifen and phenytoin). Levels are reduced in hyperandrogenism, obesity, hyperprolactinemia, after menopause and in response to treatment with androgens or corticosteroids.

Preanalytics
  • A tube specifically for this analysis : No
Further information

ATTENTION: interference possible in patients treated with biotin (vitamin B7, B8 or H) or taking any food supplement containing biotin. Essential to STOP treatment 8 days before taking the sample.

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Turnaround time

2 days

Testing Laboratory

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