Test Name
URINE DEOXYPYRIDINOLINE (DPD) CROSSLINKS
Aliases
PYRILINKS-D
Abbreviations
DPD
Test Classification
GROUPED TEST
Department
SPECIAL CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
5
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
Urine (spot or 24-hour collection) of 5–10 mL (spot); follow 24-hour total if timed collection in a plain, sterile container (no preservative unless instructed). Avoid contamination.
Clinical Utility
Bone resorption marker useful in diagnosis and monitoring of osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026