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SHBG – SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN

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The SHBG test, a method employed to measure sex hormone binding globulin levels in a blood sample, offers a comprehensive analysis of hormonal dynamics crucial for diagnostic insights. Produced predominantly in the liver, SHBG, or sex hormone binding globulin, acts as a vital regulator by binding to sex hormones circulating in the bloodstream. This regulatory mechanism ensures that sex hormones become inactive and are not readily available to tissues, with only “free” hormones, those not bound to proteins like SHBG, retaining their functionality. The relevance of the SHBG test is particularly pronounced when assessing testosterone levels, a sex hormone associated with both male and female physiology. In males, testosterone oversees factors such as sex drive, muscle mass maintenance, and sperm production, while in females, it contributes to organ health and the development of bones and muscles. By examining SHBG levels, this test provides Hypro Diagnostics with valuable information about the proportion of active testosterone within the body’s tissues, thereby facilitating a comprehensive evaluation of hormonal balance and function for accurate diagnostic interpretation.

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