Bone Reabsortion

This simple, direct urinary test examines pyridinium crosslinks and deoxypyridinoline, useful in identifying current rate of bone loss, lytic bone disease, and efficacy of bone support therapies. Fasting Required: No Specimen: Urine Special Instructions: Ship specimen within 2 Weeks of collection. Ship to lab Monday-Friday overnight delivery only. It is advisable that you delay testing if any of the following factors apply to you: Urinary Tracy Infection Pregnancy or Lactation Bone fracture, Levels may remain elevated up to one year Spinal cord injury Severe Burns Use of medications or supplements such as cephalosporins, trimethoprin (e.g. Bactrim) Doxycycline, sulfasalazine, and human growth hormone. Results: 10 Business days **Not for sale to NY Residents