ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0080342: Pyridinoline & Deoxypyridinoline by HPLC |
| Test Mnemonic: PYD & DPD | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: High Performance Liquid Chromatography
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Wed *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 6-14 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: Urine. First morning void.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 9 mL urine, frozen. (Min: 4.5 mL) Submit specimen in two ARUP Standard Transport Tubes. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 4.5 mL urine, frozen. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Ship frozen in two ARUP Standard Transport Tubes. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Random urine. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months *ExistStability> |
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#ExistInterpData>
Pyridinoline and Deoxypyridinoline excretion follows a circadian rhythm. Reference intervals have been established on first morning void urine samples.
*ExistInterpData> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 82523 |