The DPD ELISA (Urine) is an ELISA that provides a quantitative measure of the excretion of deoxypyridinoline (DPD) crosslinks as an indicator of bone resorption. Elevated levels of urinary DPD indicate elevated bone resorption in individuals. Measurement of DPD is intended for use as an aid in monitoring bone resorption changes in postmenopausal women receiving hormonal or bisphosphonate antiresorptive therapies and in individuals diagnosed with osteoporosis.The is FDA Registered for In Vitro Diagnostic Use.For more information on the DPD ELISA (Urine), call 800-592-5726.