The LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) test assesses the level of the LDH enzyme in your blood. LDH is vital for cellular respiration, helping convert glucose into energy, and is present in almost every body tissue. It is released into the bloodstream as cells die and are replaced naturally. While some amount of LDH in the blood is normal, increased levels may indicate tissue damage or injury, such as from anaemia. However, the LDH test does not identify which tissues are damaged, so it is often used with other diagnostic tests to better understand and monitor health conditions.

If you're in Hyderabad and your doctor has recommended an LDH test because of symptoms or results from other tests suggesting tissue damage or disease, it’s important to book the test. This can help evaluate tissue damage, monitor conditions like anaemia or organ diseases, assess cancer, and review the effectiveness of cancer treatments.

Prerequisites: Fasting is not necessary, a blood sample is required for the test.

Best Time to Get Tested: The test can be taken at any time of the day unless otherwise advised by a doctor.

When Recommended: To be conducted as per the doctor’s prescription.

Cautions: No specific precautions are required before the test.

Indicates tissue damage or disease by measuring LDH levels, useful in diagnosing conditions like heart attack, anemia, or liver disease.