What is Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)?
Lactate Dehydrogenase is measured as part of a liver function panel. Your LDH is normal. LDH is a general marker released when tissues are stressed or damaged.
What does a high Lactate Dehydrogenase mean?
Your LDH is elevated. This is non-specific — it can rise with many conditions including infections, anemia, muscle injury, or inflammation. Your doctor will interpret it in context.
If markedly elevated: Your LDH is markedly elevated and should be evaluated promptly in the context of your other results.
Understand your whole report, not just one number
A single value rarely tells the full story — Lactate Dehydrogenase is best read alongside the rest of your panel. Paste your values or upload your report and get a plain-English explanation of every marker, with the important results flagged.