LDH in Serum

Lactate dehydrogenase is an intracellular enzyme released into the blood from damaged or stressed cells, most abundantly from muscle, liver, heart, kidneys, lungs, and red blood cells.

Also known as:

Lactate dehydrogenase

S-LDH

LDH ranges

Interpret your result

"Normal" lab range for LDH is between 135 and 240 IU/L:

135

240

According to OptimalDX, LDH should be between 140 and 200 IU/L:

140

200

Optimal range

Optimal range for LDH appears to be between 140 and 200 IU/L:

120

140

200

230

600

Why this optimal range?

Preliminary range. Final range coming soon.

This page is marked as a work-in-progress.

The optimal range is derived from a limited number of sources and is subject to change.

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