LDH (Lactate dehydrogenase) test

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



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

-   [kidney disease](/health-library/conditions/kidney-disease-chronic)
-   liver disease
-   some types of [cancer](/self-care/cancer)

Another use of LDH is to help diagnose and monitor a [heart attack](/health-library/conditions/heart-attack). However, other tests are now more frequently used to do this.


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