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LDH (Lactate dehydrogenase) test

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LDH is a test used to identify the location and severity of tissue damage in the body.

LDH can also be used to monitor certain health conditions including:

Another use of LDH is to help diagnose and monitor a heart attack. However, other tests are now more frequently used to do this.

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