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Elevation Of Ldh Caused By Muscle Pain
The lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test measures the amount of LDH in the blood.
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Alternative Names
LDH test; Lactic acid dehydrogenase test
How the test is performed
The health care provider will take blood from a vein or from your heel, finger, toe, or earlobe.
The blood sample is sent to a laboratory, where it is placed in a machine called a centrifuge. The machine quickly spins the blood, which causes the liquid part (the serum) to...
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