DPD, DEOXYPYRIDINOLINE (PYRILINKS D), URINE

The DPD (Deoxypyridinoline) test measures the level of a bone resorption marker in urine. It is used to assess bone turnover and diagnose conditions like osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, or bone metastasis. Elevated levels suggest increased bone resorption, often seen in bone diseases.

Also known asDpdDeoxypyridinoline (pyrilinks D)Urine DpdDeoxypyridinoline (pyrilinks D)

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

3 parameters

Earliest reports in

5 Working Days

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
DPD, DEOXYPYRIDINOLINE (PYRILINKS D), URINE includes 3 parameters

  • Dpd, Urine (urine, Clia)
  • Creatinine, Urine By Jaffe Method (urine)
  • Dpd/creatinine Ratio (urine, Calculated)

Test code

8224

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
UrineBlue Plastic Urine collecter

Specimen stability information

Urine

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 09:00

Turn around time

5 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Local Send Out

CPT and Loinc codes

DPD, DEOXYPYRIDINOLINE (PYRILINKS D), URINE

2500