What is a lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) isoenzymes test?
This test will determine the degree of difference lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) isoenzymes in the blood. ldh also as lactic acid dehydrogenase is a picture of a protein known as an enzyme. ldh plays an important role in your body’s energy production. It is found in literally every tissue in your body.
There are five types of LDH. They are known as isoenzymes . The five isoenzymes in varying numbers found in tissues throughout the body.
- LDH-1: Found in the heart and red blood cells.
- LDH-2: Occurs in white blood cells. It is still found in the heart and red blood cells, but in smaller numbers than LDH-1.
- LDH-3: Found in lung tissue.
- LDH-4: Found in white blood cells, kidney and pancreatic cells and lymph nodes.
- LDH-5: found in liver and skeletal muscle.
When tissue is damaged or diseased, it is released LDH isoenzymes in the bloodstream. Type LDH isoenzyme The type released depends on which tissue is damaged. This test helps the physician determine the location and cause of tissue damage.
Other names: LD isoenzyme , lactic dehydrogenase isoenzyme
Why is it used?
An LDH isoenzymes This test is used to identify the location, parable, and severity of tissue damage. It can help diagnose a variety of disorders, including
- Recent heart attack
- Anemia.
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease, including hepatitis and cirrhosis
- Pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs.
Why do I need an LDH isoenzymes test?
You may need this test if your health care provider suspects you have tissue damage based on your symptoms or other tests. Anonza. LDH isoenzymes Often the test is performed as a a lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) analysis, which still determines the LDH value but does not provide information on the location or type of tissue damage.
What happens during LDH isoenzymes test?
The caregiver takes a blood sample from a vein in the arm with a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood is collected in a test tube or vial. Some pressure can be felt as the needle goes in and out. This usually takes less than 5 minutes.
Do I need to prepare for the test?
No special preparation for testing is required. LDH isoenzymes test.
Are there any risks associated with the test?
There are considerable risks associated with blood testing. The area where the needle is inserted can be slightly sore and bruised, but most signs disappear quickly.
What do the results mean?
If your results show one or more of the following values LDH isoenzymes Not normal, this probably means that there is tissue disease or lesion. The image of disease or lesion depends on which LDH isoenzymes Abnormal values were found. Disorders that can cause abnormal LDH values include
- Anemia.
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Muscle trauma
- Acute heart and vascular disease
- Pancreatitis
- Infectious monocleosis (mono)
If you have questions about your results, please consult your own health care provider
Supplied by MedlinePlus from the State Medical Library.
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