LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) is an enzyme found in many body tissues including the liver, heart, kidneys, muscles, and blood cells. It is a general marker of tissue damage.
Category: Liver Function
Also known as: ldh, lactate dehydrogenase, lactic dehydrogenase, ld
Reference range: 120–246 U/L (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: U/L
High values may indicate
High LDH may indicate liver disease, hemolytic anemia, heart attack, muscle injury, certain cancers such as lymphoma, or pulmonary embolism.
Low values may indicate
Low LDH is rare and generally not a clinical concern. Genetic mutations can occasionally cause low LDH levels.