Blood test at home | Medical Laboratory | Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD/LDH)

Test	Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD/LDH)
Description	LDH is an enzyme present in small amounts in the cells of the human body tissues and in the blood. This test serves as a marker for cell lesions. Helps localizing the tissue damage and could indicate the affected organ or cells (isoenzymes LDH). A test generally required in conjunction with other blood tests.
Testing moment	No fasting needed. Exercise should be avoided prior to sampling.
Low values causes	Vitamin C in a large amount
High values causes	Efforts or intense exercises Tissue damages Myocardial infarction CVA Hepatic diseases Renal diseases Pancreatitis Certain types of cancer Etc.
Notes	Complementary tests : creatine kinase, CK-MB et troponin.

To make an appointment for a blood test at home in order to assess your Lactate Dehydrogenase level (LD/LDH), Call 514 975-5226 .