Also Known As
Lactic dehydrogenase, LD Test
The Purpose of an LDH Test
Everyone has lactic acid dehydrogenase (LDH) in their bodies, and that’s a good thing because this enzyme found in the tissues of your body is necessary for creating the energy you need for daily life. What isn’t a good thing: high levels of LDH, which likely means that you are suffering from tissue damage. And that’s critical because these affected tissues can damage major organs such as the heart, brain, liver, and lungs. An LDH lab test ensures you have normal levels for optimal health.
What Does the LD Lab Measure?
LD testing checks your levels through a simple blood draw. These levels are measured in units per liter (U/L).
Who Should Take a Blood Test for LDH?
Your physician may recommend this test to help diagnose or monitor conditions such as:
- Heart attack
- Pancreatitis
- Kidney, lung, or liver disease
- Anemia
- Muscular dystrophy
- Viral infections such as meningitis or HIV
- Certain cancers including leukemia or multiple myeloma
LD Blood Work Preparation
No special preparation is required for the LDH blood test.
LDH Test Results
Normal test results are different for men and women. Men’s LDH levels should fall between 135 and 225 U/L; women’s should range from 135 to 214 U/L. If your LDH test results are above the norm, you will probably undergo further testing, depending on your symptoms and the disease you may have.
Where Can I Get a Blood Test for LDH Near Me?
It’s time to take control of your health. Personalabs empowers you to make informed healthcare decisions with quick, easy access to more than 400 tests that give you accurate results.
Here are the steps for getting an LDH lab test (or other heart and heart failure-related tests) from Personalabs:
Step 1: Depending on where you live, you may not need a doctor’s approval prior to purchasing a test. When you’re ready, select the test you want online and download the corresponding lab order (you’ll need to take it to your blood draw).
Step 2: Next, you’ll need to schedule your test at a local lab. Personalabs has partnered with leading companies Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp, so you have more than 4,000 locations to choose from. (Use our lab locator to find the facility closest to you.)
Step 3: Get your blood drawn for the LD lab test.
Step 4: Your results are sent to your secure and private Personalabs portal within 2 to 10 business days after you complete your LDH testing. (But let us know if you need your results by a specific date, and we will work with your lab to deliver the report within the requested turnaround time.) If you want to seek a consultation or recommendations based on your test results, we can help with that, too. We have a team of board-certified physicians available to you via telehealth appointments.
It couldn’t be simpler to get an LD blood test. Shop the comprehensive selection of health tests at Personalabs today.
