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Pyridinoline and Deoxypyridinoline, Urine (Updated)
Components
| Name | Method | Department | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyridinoline & Deoxypyr. Urine |
High performance liquid chromatography |
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Urine Creatinine, Pyridinoline, Deoxypyridinoline, Pyr/Deoxyp.Ratio
Specimen Requirements
Urine, First Void (Preferred), Urine - Random
| Container Type | Container Size | Specimen Volume |
|---|---|---|
PreferredSterile container |
N/A | 8 mL |
Stability
Refrigerated - 1 week(s)
Frozen - 6 month(s)
Reasons for Rejection
- Wrong type of specimen
Comments
Pyridinoline and Deoxypyridinoline excretion follows a circadian rhythm. Reference intervals have been established based on first morning void urine samples.
CPT Code
- 82523