{"product_id":"shbg","title":"SHBG (ECLIA)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"test-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"test-lead\"\u003eThe SHBG (Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin) test measures the carrier protein for testosterone and estrogen — critical for calculating how much biologically active sex hormone you actually have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eQuantifies SHBG, a protein produced by the liver that binds tightly to testosterone and estrogen, making them inactive. Low SHBG increases free (active) testosterone; high SHBG reduces it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTotal testosterone or estrogen results can be misleading without knowing SHBG levels. This test is essential for accurately assessing androgen\/estrogen status and is used to calculate free testosterone and free estrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho should get this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWomen with PCOS or signs of androgen excess, men with low libido or erectile dysfunction, patients with obesity or insulin resistance (which lowers SHBG), and anyone needing accurate sex hormone assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NowExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55596734513320,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nowexpress.ph\/products\/shbg","provider":"NowExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}