SHB

SHBG

145 kr
SHB

Sex hormone binding globulin

SHBG

145 kr
Hormone tests
  • Measures your level of SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)
  • Recommended together with a testosterone test
  • Get increased insight into your testosterone production.
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Information

The test measures the levels of SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin), in the blood. SHBG is a protein produced in your liver that binds to sex hormones in the blood and is most often used to gather more information about how testosterone works in the body.

SHBG has an important function because it helps control the amount of sex hormones that are actively working in your body. When the SHBG protein binds to sex hormones, your tissues cannot use those hormones. A SHBG test may be recommended if you suspect you have too much or too little of the sex hormone testosterone. Because testosterone levels affect sex drive, maintain muscle mass and help produce sperm.

Information

Proteins are specific nutrients made up of several combined amino acids. In the body, there are over 10,000 different proteins that form the building blocks of all tissues and other body parts and are used in several important processes such as forming cells, enzymes and hormones.

Health Markers

SHB
SHBG
SHBG is a protein produced in the liver that binds to sex hormones such as testosterone and estradiol in the blood.
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It is important that you follow the specific instructions regarding fasting, time of sampling and any medications before you leave your sample. If there are specific indications for your test, you will find them above in the yellow information box. If you follow the steps below, you will be well prepared regardless of which test your sampling is for:

  • Fasting for 10 hours before sampling.
  • Leave the test before 10:00 in the morning.
  • Rest for 15 minutes in place on the sampling unit.
  • Bring valid identification.

The referral is available digitally at the sampling unit. Here you can read our guidelines for leaving samples.

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How does it work?

Master your health - three easy steps

1. Order a health check

Choose a health check or create your own by adding optional health tests to your cart. An e-referral is created and sent digitally to the sampling unit you have chosen.

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2. Leave the blood sample

Immediately after completing the purchase and receiving the order confirmation, you can leave samples at the selected reception. Your referral is valid for 5 months.

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3. Results with medical assessment

You will receive your test answers within 1-5 working days. The test results are displayed continuously after each completed analysis. When all the test results have been reported, you will receive an overall assessment by a doctor - valid when purchasing a health check.

Why Testmottagningen.se?

With us you always get:

Qualitative analysis

To offer you the highest possible quality and service we collaborate with accredited laboratories and trained healthcare personnel.

Lowest possible price

Our vision is that as many people as possible should have the opportunity to improve their health. That's why we always strive to keep prices low.

Your needs – your choice

With us, you can always choose freely among all our health markers and design your own personal health check based on your needs.

Quick test results – reviewed by doctors

Within 1-5 working days you will receive your test results, these are reviewed and assessed by a doctor. In the event of significantly deviating test answers, you will be called. You can also make an appointment with a doctor for a personal review.

Questions and answers

Put the health tests or health checks you want to buy in the shopping cart then go to checkout and choose the payment option that suits you. After completed payment you will receive an order confirmation and your referral will be sent electronically to the sampling unit you have chosen and will be ready for your visit.

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We collaborate with Sweden's leading laboratories, Unilabs, Karolinska and Synlab, as well as sampling clinics at Encia so that you as a customer get the highest possible quality. This is where you go for sampling performed by their experienced staff. The analysis is performed by authorized personnel at Unilabs, Synlab and Karolinska.

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To create your own referral select the specific markers you want to test for in the shopping cart. When you complete your purchase, a separate referral is created based on your choices.

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It usually takes 1-5 working days to get your test results, these are sent to you continuously as the analysis is done. The doctors comment will appear in the final report when all test results have been received.

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No, blood tests do not replace contact with the healthcare system, which together with medical history, clinical examinations and possible blood tests can make a diagnosis.

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