LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase): What Your Lab Value Means
What is LDH? LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) is an enzyme involved in lactic acid fermentation. With the help of this process, cells obtain energy from blood sugar (glucose) without the need for oxygen. LDH is present in all cells: The highest enzyme activity can be detected in skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, kidneys, brain and liver. The … LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase): What Your Lab Value Means