June 18, 2025
Measures LDH enzyme level used as a broad tissue injury and disease activity signal.
Download Lactate Dehydrogenase (ldh) Test Visual Guide infographic (PNG)
| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Typical adult | lab specific |
| Raised | tissue injury context |
| High | needs cause review |
LDH is non-specific and should be interpreted with other tests and symptoms.
Lactate Dehydrogenase (ldh) is a laboratory blood test. It is commonly used as a tissue oxygen marker. The test lactate rises when tissues rely more on anaerobic metabolism.
Doctors may also include it in sepsis/shock support assessments. The result should be read with the laboratory range, symptoms, medical history and other relevant results. The listed sample type is Blood (Serum).
A routine blood draw is low risk. You may feel a brief sting when the needle goes in, and some people notice temporary bruising, soreness or light-headedness afterwards. Fainting and infection are uncommon. The sample is collected at your home by a trained phlebotomist using sterile equipment, and the draw takes only a few minutes. If you feel unwell during or after collection, tell the phlebotomist or speak to your doctor.
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only. For Mohali bookings, read this along with the city price, fasting note and home sample collection details on this page.
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Result unit | mmol/L | Use the reference range printed on your final report. |
| High lactate | Above lab range | May reflect poor oxygen delivery, severe infection, seizure or metabolic stress. |
| Urgent context | Very high or rising | Can be urgent in acutely ill patients. |
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Tissue oxygen marker | Lactate rises when tissues rely more on anaerobic metabolism. |
| Sepsis/shock support | Used in emergency and critical care settings. |
| Metabolic review | May support selected metabolic or medicine-related workups. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Severe weakness, fast breathing, confusion, low BP, serious infection symptoms. |
| Risk context | Sepsis, shock, seizures, severe asthma, metformin context with kidney disease. |
| Urgent users | Acutely ill patients under medical care. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test. Eat and drink normally unless your clinician, or another test in the same order, gives different instructions. |
| Handling | Tourniquet time and processing delay can affect lactate. |
| Interpretation | Read with vital signs, blood gas and illness context. |
The current Lactate Dehydrogenase (ldh) price in Mohali is Rs. 365. The final booking details are shown before you confirm.
No fasting is required for this test. Eat and drink normally unless your clinician, or another test in the same order, gives different instructions.
Select Add to Cart or Book Now, choose a suitable slot and provide your address and pincode. Home collection is available where serviceable.
The payment option shown in the active booking flow applies to your order. Confirm the final amount and collection details before completing the booking.
Your report shows the laboratory reference range. A doctor can interpret the result together with your symptoms, medical history and other tests.
Report timing is shown during booking and can vary by test. Completed reports are shared digitally once the laboratory has processed the sample.
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