L lactate dehydrogenase is an enzyme found in the liver, red blood cells, skeletal muscles, kidneys, brain, and lungs. When your LDH rises, it means that tissues may have been damaged or are diseased. Test are usually ordered for
- Check for tissue damage
- Monitor disorders and disease that cause tissue damage, such as severe infections, hemolytic anemia (abnormal destruction of red blood cells), and liver disease
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