Deoxypridinoline urine test measures the levels of deoxypridinoline (DPD), to observe the rate of bone resorption rate. Deoxypridinoline is one of two pyridinium cross-links that provide structural stiffness of collagen found in the bones. This test is especially important for women, who have gone through menopause or estrogen deficiency.
Interpretation: High levels of DPD are found in postmenopausal women due to estrogen deficiency and in individuals with diseases that have high bone turnover rates.
Sample: Urine (spot,morning). Nonfasting
Working day: Wednesday
Result Time: 7 days 6 :00 PM
