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DHL
Also known:
LDH lactic dehydrogenase
systematic name:
Lactate dehydrogenase
₡12,000
What sample is required?
The determination is made from a venous blood sample from the arm.
Is some kind of prior preparation necessary?
For this test you do not need any special preparation.
Why do the analysis?
To help detect a condition that causes tissue damage or injury, such as liver disease or blood disease, and to monitor its progression
When to do the analysis?
When the doctor suspects the presence of a chronic or acute disease that causes cell or tissue destruction; sometimes when a cancer has been diagnosed; when signs and symptoms of meningitis occur or when fluid accumulates in a specific part of the body.