Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Serum

• The Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Serum Test measures the level of LDH enzyme in your blood
• LDH is present in almost all of the body's tissues and is involved in the process of converting sugar into energy
• This Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Serum Test is crucial for diagnosing various medical conditions as it helps determine tissue damage and disease presence

• Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Serum Test detects tissue damage and cell death
• Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Serum Test diagnose and monitor diseases such as liver disease, heart attack, anemia, muscle trauma, and certain cancers
• Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Serum Test assesses the severity of diseases and the effectiveness of treatment
• Identify hemolytic anemia and other conditions causing red blood cell destruction

• A blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
• Laboratory analysis to measure the level of LDH enzyme in the blood sample

• Interpretation of LDH test results involves comparing the measured LDH levels against normal reference ranges, which can vary based on age, sex, and laboratory standards
• Elevated LDH levels may indicate tissue damage or disease, while normal levels suggest the absence of significant cell damage

• Normal Range: Typically 140 to 280 units per liter (U/L), but this can vary by lab
• High LDH Levels: May suggest tissue damage, heart attack, liver disease, muscle injury, hemolysis, or cancer
• Low LDH Levels: Rare, but can be seen in certain inherited disorders affecting LDH production

Q. What is an Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Serum Test?
The Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Serum Test measures the level of lactate dehydrogenase enzyme in your blood to assess tissue damage and disease

Q. Why do I need an Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Serum Test?
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Serum Test helps diagnose and monitor conditions like liver disease, heart attacks, muscle trauma, anemia, and certain cancers

Q. How is the Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Serum Test performed?
A doctor will draw a blood sample from a vein in your arm, which is then analyzed in a lab

Q. Do I need to prepare for an Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Serum Test?
Usually, no special preparation is needed, but follow any specific instructions from your doctor

Q. What do high LDH levels mean?
High LDH levels can indicate tissue damage, heart attack, liver disease, muscle injury, hemolysis, or cancer

Q. What do normal LDH levels mean?
Normal LDH levels suggest there is no significant tissue damage or active disease causing cell breakdown

Q. Is the LDH test reliable?
Yes, Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Serum Test is a commonly used and reliable test for assessing tissue damage and diagnosing various medical conditions, but results should be interpreted alongside other tests and clinical evaluations