Blue Horizon Medicals Hormones

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)

Measures the level of SHBG in your blood to help evaluate hormone balance.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Sex Hormone Binding Globulin

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Hormones

  • Sex Hormone Binding Globulin

About this test

SHBG concentrations are increased in pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, cirrhosis, oral estrogen administration and by certain drugs. Concentrations are decreased by testosterone, hypothyroidism, Cushings syndrome, acromegaly and obesity.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 7.5/10

    A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 10.0/10

    Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 10.0/10

    £45.25 against a comparison-group median of £175.00 (-74%).

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