At Gini Hospital's NABH-accredited lab — externally quality-validated monthly against international standards. ₹600. Results in 24 hours.
📍 Sector 69 SAS Nagar (Mohali) · Home collection across Mohali, Chandigarh, Panchkula, Zirakpur
Reference ranges vary between laboratories. This is not a quality issue — it is because each lab calibrates its instruments and methods using different populations, reagents, and equipment. A result of 5.5 at one lab may show as slightly different at another. What matters is: (1) always using the same lab for serial monitoring, (2) understanding your trend over time, not just one reading. Gini's ranges are calibrated on our specific instruments and validated monthly against international reference samples. Read the full explanation →
| Result | Range | Clinical Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Normal (men) | 13–71 nmol/L | Normal binding protein |
| High (men) | Above 71 nmol/L | Too much testosterone bound — low free testosterone despite normal total |
| Low (men) | Below 13 nmol/L | Low SHBG — seen in obesity and insulin resistance; may raise free testosterone |
High SHBG is common with hypothyroidism, liver disease, and ageing. Results in low free testosterone even when total looks normal — explaining why some men with "normal" testosterone still have all the symptoms of deficiency.
Low SHBG is associated with insulin resistance, obesity, and metabolic syndrome.
Gini's SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) costs ₹600. Budget standalone labs charge less. The difference is not just equipment — it is what happens when your result is abnormal.
At a standalone lab, you get a report. At Gini, if your SHBG is significantly abnormal, our team flags it to Dr. Nitin Aggarwal's office. You are not alone with a concerning number.
This is what a hospital lab means vs a standalone diagnostic centre. More on Gini's lab quality →
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