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Pyridinoline/ Deoxypyridinoline, Urine

 
 Components
NAME
METHOD DEPARTMENT UNITS
Pyridinoline & Deoxypyr. Urine
High performance liquid chromatography 
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 Specimen Requirements
 Urine, first void
CONTAINER TYPE
  CONTAINER SIZE SPECIMEN VOLUME  
Sterile container
Preferred   N/A   8 mL   see photo
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.