Lactic dehydrogenase

Also known as: LDH Lactate dehydrogenase.

What you need to know about study Lactic dehydrogenase

Sample type Serum or plasma
Delivery time 8 hours
Do I need to fast? Sí

What is this study and what is it for?

Research a variety of diseases involving the heart, liver, muscles, kidneys, lungs, and blood. Differentiation of lactate dehydrogenase (LD) synthesized in the heart from liver and other sources. Research unexplained causes of LD increase. Macro-LD detection.

What type of sample is needed?

Serum or plasma

Preparation / Instructions

At the time of your visit, please have a minimum fast of 8 hours and maximum of 12 hours. In patients 0 to 1 years old the minimum fast is 2 hours and in 1 to 6 years old the minimum fast is 4 hours.

Delivery time

8 hours

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