LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE (LDH) TEST

Assists in confirming myocardial or pulmonary infarction. It is also used in differential diagnosis of muscular dystrophy and pernicious anaemia.

HIGH LEVELS ASSOCIATED WITH:

• Acute myocardial infarction
• Acute leukemia
• Mascular dystrophy
• Pernicious anaemia
• Haemolytic anaemia
• Hepatic disease
• Extensive cancer