Specimen: Blood

Results: 1-3 business days

Description: Lactate dehydrogenase is an enzyme found in nearly all living cells. LDH catalyzes the conversion of lactate to pyruvic acid and back. Highest levels are seen in patients with megaloblastic anemias, dissiminated sclerosis & shock. Moderate increase occur in muscular disorders, renal diseases and cirrhosis. Mild increase in cases of  myocardial or pulmonary infarction, leukemia, hemolytic anemia and non viral hepatitis.

*Please note: The result turn around time is an estimate only and not guaranteed. The reference lab may need additional time due to conditions with the weather, confirmation or repeat testing, or equipment maintenance and other reasons out of our control.