Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
SHBG
Test Code (Numeric Code)
3538
Laboratory Handling
Registration
Chemical Pathologist approval is required before adding FRET registration code for SHBG/Free Testosterone analysis and calculation.
Sample Stability
5 days at 20-25°C, 7 days at 2-8°C, 12 months at -20°C
Associated Tests
Synonyms
SHBG
Turnaround Time
1 day
This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section below for more information on the indications for testing.
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3.5
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
1
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Additional Specimen Information
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer PST Blood (Preferred)
1 mL Paediatric Microtainer Heparin Blood
1 mL Paediatric Microtainer Plain Blood
Last updated: 05/08/2026