LabwiseSHBGnmol/L
SHBG is the protein that binds testosterone and estradiol, controlling how much is free.
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What SHBG measures
SHBG is the protein that binds testosterone and estradiol, controlling how much is free.
If your SHBG is low
SHBG below the range is commonly associated with insulin resistance, higher body weight or thyroid function, and it raises free testosterone.
Commonly associated with
- Insulin resistance
- Higher body weight
- Underactive thyroid
- Androgens
If your SHBG is high
SHBG above the range is commonly associated with estrogen, thyroid activity, liver function or low body weight, and it lowers free testosterone.
Commonly associated with
- Estrogen-containing medication
- Overactive thyroid
- Liver function
- Low body weight
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Women | 24.6 – 122 nmol/L |
| Men | 16.5 – 55.9 nmol/L |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your SHBG is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Sex Horm Binding Glob, Serum, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, Sex Hormone Binding Glob
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.