SHBG test is a blood test that is used to gauge the level of certain sex hormones in both men and women.
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) by Thyrocares is a group test is now available at a discounted price of Rs. 875 which is inclusive of taxes. Fasting is not required Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) and sample can be collected at your home.
The SHBG test means measuring if someone has too much or too less of the sex hormone or testosterone, in other words. Testosterone is a male sex hormone and is responsible to control their sex drive, develops and maintains muscle mass, and produces sperm.
In females, this hormone is in less quantity but is important for the healthy growth of bones and muscles and to support the health of organs. The SHBG test for males and females helps to know the levels of testosterone in the body and enables the doctor to provide the specific and appropriate treatment in a condition of imbalance and disease.
| Test Price | Rs. 875 ( Tax included ) |
| Group Name | Pregnancy & Infertility panel |
| Fasting | Fasting not required |
| Sample Type | Blood |
| Appointment | Online Appointment |
| Booking Procedure | Complete the form online |
| Sample Collection | Expert collect samples at Home |
| Reports | Delivered Online within 24-48 Hrs* |
| Report type | Email & Hardcopy ( On request ) |
The SHBG test full form is Sex hormone binding globulin test and it is performed to measure the levels of SHBG, which is a sex hormone that is produced in the liver and is responsible for balancing different functions in males and females. Lack or excess of this hormone could cause several health issues among both genders such as Hypothyroidism, Type 2 diabetes, Cushing’s syndrome, Testicular cancer in men, PCOS in women, acromegaly, hyperthyroidism, Addison’s disease in women, hepatitis, liver disease, fertility problems, low sex drive, complications in getting an erection, an imbalanced menstrual cycle, excess hair growth on body in females, etc.
It is a blood test that is booked at home, and the blood sample collection is taken by the phlebotomist. The test is done in the laboratory after checking the quality of the sample to ensure accuracy in the results.
This test is used to measure the level of sex hormones in men and women to understand their sexual health and treat the specific problems. SHBG is a hormone that the liver produces and it attaches itself to the three hormones that are testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, and estradiol. The sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) test is done to examine the levels of these hormones. Through this test, the deficit or excess of testosterone is measured to treat the symptoms caused by these abnormal levels.
The SHBG test is done to measure the testosterone level in the body and is an important test considering the sexual health of people. Therefore, the SHBG test price is Rs. 875, which is inclusive of discount and taxes. Apart from that, there are no hidden costs apart from what’s mentioned.
Mediyaar is capable of providing the best healthcare service to its customers with a record of repetitive bookings. This is because of the quality of the service that it provides. The services include easy online booking process, home sample collection, sample testing in high-tech laboratories by experienced medical professionals, and timely delivery of test reports, both online and offline.
The SHBG test can be booked online on our website by filling a form that contains particulars such as name, age, gender, email, address, phone number, appointment date & time. Once you submit the form and make the payment, your booking will be confirmed.
The SHBG test is done once the booking and sample collection is complete. The booking is done online and for the sample collection, a phlebotomist arrives at your home. He takes appropriate safety measures to collect the sample such as wearing mask and gloves. Then he collects the blood sample by drawing blood from your arm. The sample is then sent to the labs for further testing.
For an SHBG test, there is no requirement for any specific preparations such as fasting, etc. You just need to stay well hydrated, and well rested to be able to give the blood sample. Being hydrated allows an easy blood drawing and being well rested leaves a positive impact on the results.
The abnormal or high/low levels of SHBG causes symptoms such as Type 2 diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Cushing’s syndrome, PCOS in women, Testicular cancer in men, acromegaly, hyperthyroidism, hepatitis, liver disease, Addison’s disease in women, etc.
The test is necessary to take when you start experiencing symptoms due to an imbalance in the levels of testosterone such as infertility problems, excess hair growth on face, and body among women, irregular menstrual cycles, trouble getting an erection among men, etc.
Get tested for Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) Profile at fully automated diagnostic laboratory Thyrocares which has Centralized Processing Lab (CPL) for esoteric tests and Regional Processing Labs in major cities of India.
Thyrocares Technologies Limited has huge set up covering over 2 Lakh sq. ft. floor area ensures zero error processing if approx 50 thousand specimens and over 3 lakh Clinical investigations per day is the right choice for your Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) Profile testing.
