An SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Test) is done to check sex hormone levels in your blood. This test is done if you have too little or too much of sex hormones present in your blood. Usually this test is done to see testosterone levels in blood. This test is done for both males and females. In males testosterone is a primary sex hormone that determines male’s sex drive, muscle mass and production of sperm. In adult females, testosterone helps with bone and muscle growth. Measuring SHBG helps see the level of testosterone functioning in your body.
An SHBG test price varies based on your location and preferred laboratory. However, the normal range for cost price of SHBG ranges between 1200- 2500 PKR. you can now avail further discounts on your lab tests when you book your lab test through Healthwire.
You can easily book a SHBG test online. Doctors at Hameed Latif Hospital rely on Healthwire and refer patients there for efficient booking of SHBG Test. To book a SHBG test at an affordable price in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other major cities, you can call us at 042352500989/02137130261 or click on the test for instant booking.
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You can also call us at 042352500989 or click on the test for instant booking. You can also avail discount on the SHBG test price if you book your test via healthwire.
Your doctor is going to recommend your SHBG test if you have very less testosterone symptoms as a male or high levels of testosterone symptoms as a female.
You may need SHBG test if you have of the following symptoms as a male;
For females, SHBG test may be done after diagnosing the following symptoms;
Your doctor will look at your SHBG test results. They may also recommend you total testosterone test to see what is the level of testosterone in your blood. Low levels for males may indicate thyroid, type 2 diabetes, steroid misuse problems, whereas in females high levels may mean PCOS problems. Your doctor can further guide you better on which preventive measures to take.
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