LDH (LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE)
₹ 350| Test Name | LDH (LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE) |
| Test Type | Fluid |
| Report Delivery | SAME DAY |
| Test Include | |
| Price | ₹ 350 |
Know More about LDH (LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE)
The LDH test is designed to measure the amount of lactate dehydrogenase - an enzyme present in many areas of the body, including the heart, liver, muscles, and blood cells. The LDH test can help identify tissue damage and is used to monitor liver disease, heart attacks, anemia, cancer and infections in the body.
Process
- A blood sample will be taken by inserting a needle into a vein in your arm
- The blood sample will then be sent to a laboratory .
- The measurements taken will be used to determine if there has been any tissue damage by measuring the LDH activity
When to get tested
You may need an LDH test if you have symptoms like chest pain, jaundice, muscle weakness, or unexplained fatigue. It is also recommended when doctors suspect tissue damage, infections, anemia, or possible cancer.
Sample Type
A blood sample is required.
Test Preparation
You do not need any fasting or special preparations for this test. Please do not exercise strenuously prior to the test. Let your physician know the medications you are taking.
Understanding Your Results
Elevated LDH levels may indicate tissue damage to the organs of the body or may be caused by infection, anemia or liver disease. Your physician may order additional tests to determine the source of the LDH elevation and make an appropriate treatment plan.
HOW DOES HOME SAMPLE COLLECTION WORK?
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SELECT YOUR
TEST -
SELECT HOME
COLLECTION OPTION -
SELECT TIME, DATE
& PAY ONLINE -
OUR COLLECTION
AGENT VISITS YOU -
TESTING DONE
AT LAB -
VIEW/DOWNLOAD
YOUR REPORT ONLINE
Avail home collection through an easy 6-stage process. Visit our website and select the prescribed test. Choose the Home Collection option. Select the time and date, then pay online or pay after availing our service. Our collection agent will visit you and take a sample, while following all the necessary precautions. We will perform the required tests at our state-of-our-art lab. Once the results arrive, you can view or download your report online. Taking a test couldn’t be easier or safer than at Ayushman Diagnostics.
