Lactate dehydrogenase 5

ChemistryAlso known as: Ld 5Also known as: LD5U/L

Measures LDH 5, a liver and muscle enzyme, to assess organ-specific damage.

Normal Range

140 – 280 U/L

U/L

Abnormal Levels

Consult your provider

Specimen Type

Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

LDH 5 elevation suggests liver injury or disease. When combined with other LDH isoenzymes, it helps pinpoint which organ system is affected, guiding further diagnosis and treatment.

Understanding Your Results

Normal Range

140 – 280 U/L

Overview

Lactate dehydrogenase 5 (LDH 5) is an enzyme found primarily in the liver and muscles. Measuring this specific LDH isoenzyme helps identify which organs may be damaged or stressed. Elevated LDH 5 levels can indicate liver disease, muscle injury, or hemolytic anemia. Because LDH 5 is particularly concentrated in liver tissue, it's more specific than total LDH for detecting hepatic problems. This test is often part of a broader organ damage assessment.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

2547-8Primary

Lactate dehydrogenase 5 [Enzymatic activity/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Chemical separation

U/L

2549-4

Lactate dehydrogenase 5 [Enzymatic activity/volume] in Serum or Plasma

U/L

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