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Deoxypyridinoline Urine (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:DPD
Urine Deoxypyrodinoline
Pyrodinoline Cross Links
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:RPA
Medicare rebatable:Yes
Specimen Types:Urine random
Container Types:
Plain 70mL potPlain 70mL pot
Adults Volume or Mass:20 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:5 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Overnight fast, collect SECOND void urine. Protect from light.

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Processing Instructions:Protect from light
Store at Room Temperature
External Laboratory:Sydney South West Path (SSWPS) - RPA
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send at ambient temperature