Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Test at Home in Dubai
Also known as: SHBG
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About the Test
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, or SHBG, is a protein made by the liver that binds to sex hormones such as testosterone and oestrogen and controls how much of them is freely available to the body. Measuring SHBG helps clarify hormone results, because a high or low level changes how much active hormone is circulating. It is often ordered alongside testosterone when investigating symptoms like low libido, irregular periods, excess hair growth, or fertility concerns.
What is it? A blood test measuring the protein that transports sex hormones in the bloodstream, abbreviated SHBG.
- Smart Report
- Home Collection
- DHA Licensed Staff
- Doctor Reviewed
Test Included: 1 Test
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin - SHBG(1 Test)
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin test: purpose, preparation and results
Why take the Sex Hormone Binding Globulin test?
- Your total testosterone result needs context to estimate free, active hormone
- You have symptoms such as low libido, irregular cycles, acne, or excess hair growth
- You are being evaluated for PCOS, fertility issues, or a hormonal imbalance with your doctor
How to prepare for the Sex Hormone Binding Globulin test
No fasting is generally required for SHBG. Because hormone levels shift through the day, your doctor may ask for a morning sample, and women may be asked to test on a specific cycle day. A DHA-licensed nurse collects the sample at home, office, or hotel in about 20 minutes.
Understanding your Sex Hormone Binding Globulin results
Low SHBG can leave more free hormone available and is seen in conditions such as PCOS, obesity, or low thyroid activity, while high SHBG reduces available hormone and can occur with liver conditions, high thyroid activity, or certain medications. Because SHBG is usually read together with testosterone, discuss the full picture with your doctor.
How to book the Sex Hormone Binding Globulin test in Dubai
- 1Book your slot
Book on the site or WhatsApp — same morning or next day. Fasting reminders included.
- 2Your nurse visits
A DHA-licensed nurse does a ~20-minute draw at your home, office or hotel. Sealed kit.
- 3Lab processes it
Most of our tests are processed at AVM Labs, Dubai, a CAP-accredited laboratory with ISO 15189 accreditation from EIAC (No. LB-MED-227).
- 4Your doctor reads it
A BestDOC doctor reviews the results, then the report lands on email + WhatsApp with notes.
Packages that include this test
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Frequently Asked Questions
Anything else? Ask on WhatsApp — we usually reply in three minutes.
Your doctor-reviewed SHBG report is sent on WhatsApp and email within 24 hours of the home blood collection. If it was ordered with testosterone, both results are typically reported together.
SHBG determines how much testosterone is bound versus free and active. Measuring both lets your doctor estimate free testosterone, giving a clearer view of your hormone status than a total testosterone reading alone.
It can. Sex hormones vary through the day, so a morning sample is often preferred, especially when SHBG is paired with testosterone. Follow any timing instructions your doctor gives for the most reliable result.
Yes. SHBG is commonly used in women when investigating PCOS, irregular periods, acne, or excess hair growth. Your doctor may ask you to test on a particular day of your cycle for the clearest interpretation.
No fasting is usually needed for SHBG unless it is combined with a fasting panel. You can eat and drink normally, though following any morning-sample instruction is helpful.
The SHBG test is self-pay at AED 100, settled when you book. BestDOC does not process insurance for at-home tests, so there is no claim paperwork to manage.