Biochemistry
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Name |
LDH Isoenzymes - Referred to external agency, available to SJH patients only. |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
LDH is an enzyme found in almost all body tissues, and is made up of 5 isoenzymes. These can be measured to help determine the tissues / organ involved if the Total LDH is elevated. LDH-2 (heart, RBCs, kidney) makes up the greatest percentage. |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5mL Red tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Please contact Biochemistry Department before collecting sample for external tests as most external tests need pre approval with finance |
Turnaround time |
20 days |
Availability |
This tests need to be accompanied by a Blood Sciences form, printable from the intranet under Hospital Forms/Laboratory Request Forms (bottom of page). Some external tests are only dispatched Monday – Wednesday and should be sent on the day of collection. |
Notes |
Please contact Biochemistry Department before collecting sample for external tests as most external tests need pre approval with finance |
Related links |
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Reference range |
see report |
Last updated |
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:20:54 IST |