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LDH is called lactate dehydrogenase. It is an enzyme that plays an important role in the production of energy in the body. It is present mostly in all the tissues of the body, including blood, kidney, heart, lungs, and brain. It is released in the blood when the tissue gets damaged due to injury or disease. LDH test is usually done in cases of anemia, liver disease, lung disease, and some form of infection. The normal LDH ranges from 140 U/L to 280 U/L.

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Post COVID, I have increased LDH. Is this an indication of a major problem?

Query: Hello doctor, Post COVID, my lab test result for LDH (Lactate dehydrogenase) is 277 units/L, greater than the normal value of 135-225 units/L. Is there any problem? I am currently taking Novastat 10 mg for increased cholesterol. Thank you.  Read Full »

Dr. Prathish Kumar

Dr. Prathish Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all your reports and they are good; nothing to worry about. These are observed post COVID infection. Isolated elevation of LDH (Lactate dehydrogenase) need not be taken into account; also, it is only a meager elevation with respect to the referen...  Read Full »

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