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Deoxypyridinoline/Pyridinoline (Urine)

Clinical Biochemistry

Sample and container requirements

Plain Spot Urine

Minimum volume required

10 mL urine

Special requirements

Random urine, second void of the day.

Patient preparation

None

Sample viability

Turnaround time

56 days

Reference range

Please refer to report for reference ranges.

Clinical guidance

Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://www.easternpathologyalliance.nhs.uk/tests/urine-pyridinoline-and-deoxypyridinoline/

Notes

Sent to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026