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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Deoxypyridinoline (DPD) assay

Recent changes for Deoxypyridinoline (DPD) assay

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
17th November 2025
Collection & Request Instructions

Early morning first void.

Test no longer available in Victoria.

Please contact Chemical Pathologist

External Laboratory

Australian Clinical Labs (formerly Healthscope)

External Transport Instructions

DHM Pathology perform this test

Deoxypyridinoline (DPD) assay

Alternate names:
DPD ratio
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
DPD
Specimen types:
Urine
Container types:
UrineUrine
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Test no longer available in Victoria.

Please contact Chemical Pathologist

Frequency:
As required
Laboratory Use Only
Transport Instructions:

DHM Pathology perform this test