Deoxypyridinoline (DPD)

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Deoxypyridinoline (DPD) [U]

Reference range, target level, or decision threshold

3-8 nmol/mmol of creatinine!

Interpretation of results

↑ Bone diseases – osteoporosis, osteomalacia, primary hyperparathyroidism, chronic kidney disease, vitamin D deficiency, metastases