Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
LDH is an intracellular enzyme found throughout body tissues, facilitating cellular sugar conversion into energy.
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Physiological Reference Ranges
The ranges below represent standard adult physiological values. Your laboratory's printed reference range always takes precedence.
120 – 245 UI/L
120 – 245 UI/L
120 – 245 UI/L
What does a low result mean?
A low level is completely normal and indicates calm tissue turnover.
What does a high result mean?
A mild elevation frequently occurs after heavy workouts, muscle soreness, or mild sample hemolysis during blood drawing.
Questions ready for your doctor
Bring these questions to your next consultation to discuss with your healthcare practitioner:
- Could recent exercise or sports explain this enzyme increase?
- Might minor mechanical hemolysis in the test tube have influenced the reading?
- Does this align reassuringly with my other routine tests?
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