Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Synonyms
PYD; DPD; Deoxypyridinoline and Pyridinoline, HPLC
Specimen Type
Urine
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Wednesday
Standard TAT
8-16 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4-8 mL First Morning Voided Urine
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
First morning void is required.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated:1 Week; Frozen: 6 Months (Preferred)
Rejection Criteria
Random urine
Test Volume Required
8 mL First Morning Voided Urine
Minimum Test Volume
4 mL First Morning Voided Urine
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated or frozen. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
82523
Revised
12-03-17
Initials
SL