Lab reference

LDH

Cardiac

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Reference range

Range140 to 280 U/L

About

An enzyme found in almost every cell, so it is sensitive and entirely non-specific. Used in haemolysis and tumour lysis.

When it is low

Usually not clinically significant

When it is high

Hemolysis, MI, liver disease, malignancy, PE, muscle injury

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