BCH Order Code Q2279N Deoxypyridinoline, Free, Random Urine
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc.Specimen Requirements
Container: Screw-capped, sterile urine containerSpecimen Volume: 2 mL from a random urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note: For monitoring therapy, baseline and subsequent collections should be collected at the same time of day.
Specimen Transport Temperature
RefrigerateMethodology
Luminescent ImmunoassayReference Values
Males5-10 years: 8.0-44.0 nmol/mmol creatinine
11-16 years: 2.0-58.0 nmol/mmol creatinine
16-17 years: ≤13.0 nmol/mmol creatinine
Adults: 2.0-6.6 nmol/mmol creatinine
Females
5-10 years: 6.0-46.0 nmol/mmol creatinine
11-16 years: 2.0-34.0 nmol/mmol creatinine
16-17 years: ≤28.0 nmol/mmol creatinine
Adults: 2.1-9.5 nmol/mmol creatinine (premenopausal)