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 test. LDH is present in many body tissues.
Your clinician can advise whether this test is appropriate for you. 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.
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Result unit | U/L | Use the reference range printed on your final report. |
| High LDH | Above lab range | May suggest tissue injury, hemolysis, liver or muscle context. |
| Not specific | Needs source clues | LDH does not identify the organ by itself. |
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Tissue injury marker | LDH is present in many body tissues. |
| Hemolysis/liver/muscle support | Used with other tests to locate the problem. |
| Monitoring | May track some infections, cancers or tissue injury. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Fatigue, jaundice, muscle pain, chest symptoms, unexplained illness. |
| Risk context | Anaemia, liver disease, muscle injury, infection or malignancy follow-up. |
| Follow-up users | People with abnormal CBC, bilirubin, CK or liver enzymes. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. |
| Sample quality | Hemolysed sample can falsely raise LDH. |
| Interpretation | Read with organ-specific markers. |
The current Lactate Dehydrogenase (ldh) price in Ranchi is Rs. 365. The final booking details are shown before you confirm.
No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions.
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Payment is made after sample collection. Review the final booking amount before confirming your order; the collection team can confirm the available payment methods.
Your report shows the laboratory reference range. A doctor can interpret the result together with your symptoms, medical history and other tests.
Thyrocare states that most test reports are available within 24–48 hours after the sample reaches the laboratory, depending on the test. This is a general estimate, not a guaranteed turnaround for this test; sample transport time is additional. Completed reports are shared digitally.
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