Deoxypyridinoline Crosslinks, Urine

The Deoxypyridinoline Crosslinks, Urine test contains 1 test with 2 biomarkers.

Deoxypyridinoline Crosslinks, Urine

Preferred Specimen: 3.5 mL aliquot from a well-mixed, first morning voided urine

Clinical Significance

Deoxypyridinoline Crosslinks, Urine - Monitor response to antiresorptive therapy in postmenopausal women and individuals with osteoporosis. Does not replace bone mineral density (BMD) screening to diagnose osteoporosis.

Alternative Name(s)

DPD Cross Link Urine,Urinary Crosslinks DPD,D-Pyrilinks

Result Code Result Name LOINC Code Component Name
86021463  DEOXYPYRIDINOLINE, URINE, RATIO TO CRT  25095-1  Deoxypyridinoline/Creatinine 
86021464  CREATININE, URINE, PER VOLUME  2161-8  Creatinine

The following is a list of what is included in the item above. Click the test(s) below to view what biomarkers are measured along with an explanation of what the biomarker is measuring.

CREATININE, URINE, PER

DEOXYPYRIDINOLINE, URINE,

*Process times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.

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