DPD Bone Resorption Home Test Kit
Know if bone loss is speeding up, so you can act with confidence on your fracture risk.
DPD Bone Resorption Home Test Kit
Know if bone loss is speeding up, so you can act with confidence on your fracture risk.
£109.00
Includes FREE delivery!
Most people only think about bone health when something feels off: a fracture that seems out of proportion, persistent bone pain, or the sense that age and hormonal shifts are changing your baseline. Without data, it is hard to know whether you are dealing with normal change or faster bone loss.
The DPD Bone Resorption test helps quantify how quickly bone is being broken down. It measures deoxypyridinoline (DPD) and the DPD to creatinine ratio in a morning urine sample. Higher levels suggest increased bone turnover, which is associated with a higher risk of osteoporotic fractures.
This test can be particularly relevant if you are over 40, smaller framed, or have had fractures before. If you want a clearer view of bone breakdown, this test offers an objective place to start.
How would you like to take your test?
How would you like to take your test?
What the DPD Bone Resorption test is for
This test panel extends our standard bone health panel by measuring the rate of bone breakdown (bone resorption).
A higher level of bone resorption markers means higher bone turnover and higher bone loss. This leads to an increased risk of osteoporotic fractures.
Bone is a living tissue that is constantly being broken down and rebuilt. This balance can be disrupted through dietary or hormonal changes leading to reduction in the minerals which contribute to bone density and strength.
This can lead to osteoporosis and a marked increase in risk of fracture, with the risk increasing with age, especially for women.
This panel can also indicate if other processes are on-going. For example, high DPD levels suggest increased bone resorption which can be seen in osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and other factors that affect bone such as Paget's disease, bone cancers, fracture and bone infections.
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What's included in your test?
Your test kit will contain the following sample types which the laboratory will use to test your sample:
The following sample guidance is required for this test, please follow carefully:
- Please collect the first urine of the day, this is typically the most concentrated so ensures the best results.
Get tested fast with a home test kit, using a morning urine sample. Collect easily with no needles, with free priority postage to an accredited laboratory.
You can also opt for a clinic visit, for professional sample collection by experienced staff, in a comfortable & caring environment.
This DPD Bone Resorption test measures the following biomarkers to know if bone loss is speeding up, so you can act with confidence on your fracture risk..
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How this works ›Why take the DPD Bone Resorption test?
This test is best suited if you want to understand whether your bones may be breaking down faster than expected, particularly if you are aged over 40.
It is also relevant if you are smaller framed or petite and want objective data on bone turnover and bone loss.
Consider it if you have persistent bone pain and want clarity on whether increased bone resorption could be contributing.
It is a sensible next step if you have had fractures before, especially if they felt out of proportion, and you want to assess risk linked to higher bone turnover.
- Are aged over 40
- Are smaller framed or petite with smaller bones
- Bone pain
- Have had fractures before, indicating your bones may not be as strong
Order your DPD Bone Resorption test and get the insights you need to feel your best.
Expert Analysis In An Accredited Laboratory
Once your sample reaches the UKAS-accredited lab, the magic begins. But this isn't simple science – we insist on state-of-the-art automated technology to ensure your results are processed with unmatched accuracy and efficiency.
- UKCA marked test kits for full regulatory compliance.
- IVDD certified diagnostics for total quality reassurance.
- Medically led UKAS accredited laboratory testing for accurate results.
Dr. Kate Bishop
Chief Scientific Officer
"All testing is conducted by healthcare professionals in a medically-led laboratory. Accredited lab testing is the best way to be confident that your test results are accurate. Get tested now for complete reassurance."
Delivery and results
The DPD Bone Resorption test offers a Morning urine home test kit, clinic visit for sample collection. Kits are posted to your home free of charge.
Easily sampling from home or at a clinic offers you the most convenient and stress-free way to get tested. Your test also includes free 24 hour tracked sample return to the laboratory.
1. Order Your Test
2. Post Your Samples
3. Get Your Results
Bone is constantly undergoing a remodelling process, with your collagen cross-linked by specific molecules that provide rigidity and strength. One of these crosslinks is deoxypyridinoline (DPD).
Measuring DPD indicates the level of free and total cross-links in your bones. The purpose of the test is to assess for bone resorption (high bone turnover) which is useful to assess for bone conditions such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis but also other factors that affect bone such as Paget's disease, bone cancers, fracture and bone infections.
However, it is important to note that there are several factors which can influence the levels of DPD and for this reason, it is not a routine test for assessment of bone diseases, rather an indicator of increase bone resoprtion and should be used in combination with other tests that are used to assess for these conditions.
| Test | Result | Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deoxypyridinoline | 28.2nmol/l | See Ratio | |
28.2 Bone is constantly undergoing a remodelling process, with your collagen cross-linked by specific molecules that provide rigidity and strength. One of these crosslinks is deoxypyridinoline (DPD). | |||
| Urinary Creatinine | 0.41g/l | See Ratio | |
| Deoxypyridinoline / Creatinine Ratio | 7.78nmol/mmol | 3.0 - 7.4 | High |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Home test kits contain full instructions and everything you need to safely collect and return your sample. Please see the following details relating to this test below:
- Please collect the first urine of the day, this is typically the most concentrated so ensures the best results.
We also have a guide on how to collect a high quality sample which you may find useful.
The Vitall test is available online for just £109.00. Your home test kit will be dispatched by free first class post for delivery to your door.
For the best value testing you can also upgrade this DPD Bone Resorption home test to tests which also measure other biomarkers, including:
- Bone Health Advanced (DPD) - Assess the rate of bone breakdown and essential minerals, proteins and vitamins.
When you checkout to buy your DPD Bone Resorption test online we also offer additional options, including:
- Visit the Patient Reception in central London for just £35. Your DPD Bone Resorption test sample can be collected by a qualified nurse for immediate analysis.
- Have a nurse visit you to collect the sample for your DPD Bone Resorption test, this is nationwide for just £79.
Whichever option you choose at checkout, buying the best DPD Bone Resorption test online in the UK with Vitall ensures high quality results from an accredited laboratory.
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