Book a SHBG Blood Test

Book a SHBG Blood

Test

Find out if you have an SHBG hormone imbalance that could be affecting your mood, fertility, libido and energy levels.

Because your health matters.

An SHBG Blood Test measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) in your blood. SHBG controls the amount of testosterone that your body tissues can use. Too little testosterone in males and too much testosterone in females can cause health problems.

Our SHBG Blood test is part of our comprehensive private health checks. It can also be added as an extra individual test to many of our full body health packages. Explore our packages and book online today.

Fast, accurate results

Competitively priced testing within 20 minutes of your home

Detailed, personalised Results Report

Access to our 24/7 GP service with all test packages

How it

works

Bluecrest Health Assessment Specialist

  • 1.

    Select and book your package

    View our health packages and book a full body private health check. All our individual tests can be added to any of our existing health packages. Just call our team on 0800 652 2183 before your appointment to add an extra test.

  • 2.

    Make an appointment

    Choose the venue, date and time that suits you. With over 2000 appointments available nationwide every week, you're sure to find a convenient time, date and venue.

  • 3.

    Attend your appointment

    A trained phlebotomist will carry out your assessment. The whole process only takes around 20 - 30 minutes.

  • 4.

    Fast, accurate results

    Your results will be available 24/7 through our online dashboard, My Wellness. You will receive an email notification as soon as your results are ready for viewing. Processing times vary by test, with some results accessible on the dashboard in as little as three days. The online dashboard also provides easy access to a downloadable PDF, making it simple to share your results with your GP.

What is a SHBG blood

test?

An SHBG Blood Test measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) in your blood. SHBG is a protein that binds to three sex hormones found in both men and women: testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, and estradiol.

An SHBG blood test measures the amount of free testosterone in your bloodstream. It is primarily used to help evaluate men for low testosterone and women for excess testosterone. Normal SHBG levels vary according to gender, age and medical history. However, many other factors can influence SHBG levels and cause them to be abnormally low or high.

Why would I need a SHBG blood test?

Your doctor may prescribe a SHBG Blood test if you have signs or symptoms of abnormal testosterone levels. Measuring SHBG levels can provide information about how much of your testosterone is active in the tissues of your body.

In adult men, symptoms include infertility, erectile dysfunction and low libido. In adult women, symptoms include irregular menstrual periods, infertility, and excessive facial and body hair.

Many potential factors influence SHBG levels in the body. While it is important to measure testosterone levels, results should always be examined by a qualified health professional.

Our comprehensive private health assessments include all the tests you need to take a proactive approach to monitoring and improving your health. You can add an SHBG test to any of our existing health packages. Simply book an existing package and call our team before your appointment.

Your results explained in

detail

Your Results Report (available online and through the post) explains each one of your test results in detail, with no confusing medical jargon. You’ll receive the actual reading for every test we've run, with each result given a 'flag' of green, amber or red.

Green results are within the recommended range for your age and sex; amber results are a little outside what we'd normally expect; and red results are further outside the norm.

Where a result is amber or red, we'll give follow up advice on what to do next - whether that's making lifestyle changes, simply monitoring the result, or visiting your GP for further investigation.

Private health checks for complete peace of

mind

Our full body private health checks are designed for busy people who want to take control of their health. Our tests are quick, accurate, convenient and completely stress-free. No waiting for an appointment, no invasive procedures, no embarrassing questions, no long travel times and no busy waiting rooms.

Trained phlebotomists carry out all tests in one of our 350 venues across the UK and Ireland, so you get accurate professional health checks within 20 minutes of your home. Our private health checks include all the tests you need to take a proactive approach to monitoring and improving your health.

A Uric Acid test can be added to any full body health check. Just book one of our full body private health assessments and call us before your appointment to add an extra test.

FAQs

The SHBG blood test is currently not available at home. All of our tests are carried out in-person by trained phlebotomists in one of our 350 venues across the UK and Ireland. An in-person test guarantees the accuracy of your test results and enables us to get your samples to the laboratory for testing quickly, giving you your results faster.

Your SHBG blood test results should be examined along with the results of a total testosterone test. Together, these results can estimate how much free testosterone is in your blood.

The normal ranges for SHBG concentrations in adults are:

Males: 10 to 57 nanomoles per litre (nmol/L) Females (nonpregnant): 18 to 144 nmol/L

In your personalised Results Report, your SHBG Blood Test results will be explained in detail. No medical jargon or confusing language - just simple insights into your health with actionable steps for you to take next.

SHBG is not a routine test. SHBG is ordered primarily when an individual’s total testosterone results do not seem consistent with the clinical signs and symptoms they are experiencing. However, there is very little risk to having a blood test. You may have slight pain or bruising from the needle but most symptoms go away quickly.

Your test results and other readings will each be given a ‘flag’ of a different colour: green, amber or red. Green results are within the recommended range for your age and sex; amber results are a little outside what we'd normally expect; and red results are further outside the norm.

Where a result is amber or red, we'll give follow up advice on what to do next - whether that's making lifestyle changes, simply monitoring the result, or visiting a doctor for further investigation.

An SHBG Blood Test is used to indicate abnormally high or low levels of testosterone. The test can help diagnose various conditions and diseases, including androgen deficiency and hypogonadism. Test results will vary according to your age, sex and health history.

Low levels of SHBG can indicate:

  • Obesity
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Acromegaly (too much growth hormone)

High levels of SHBG may be related to:

  • Liver disease
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Eating disorders
  • Hormone replacement therapy
  • Certain medications

Our SHBG blood test is already included in many of our complete private health checks. It can also be added as an extra test to any individual health package. Call free on 0800 652 2183 before your appointment to speak to one of our team.

Private Health Checks

Your blood samples and other readings will be analysed by one of the leading laboratories in the UK which we have established partnerships with. Once they have analysed your samples and readings, your test results are sent securely to our in-house Results team who compile your personalised Results Report.

You will not have to fast or undress during your appointment. Full preparation instructions will be provided in writing when you book your appointment.

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