Is LDH 242 high, normal or dangerous? What does Lactate dehydrogenase level 242 mean?

Your LDH level of 242 is a High LDH level.

High levels of LDH in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood LDH level is between 100 U/L and 190 U/L, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if LDH levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.

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Normal range of LDH found among men : 100 - 190 U/L

Ideal values of LDH depending on age (male) :
Age Ideal LDH value
<5 years 102.42
5-10 years 104.899
10-15 years 107.438
15-20 years 110.038
20-25 years 112.701
25-30 years 115.428
30-35 years 118.221
35-40 years 121.082
40-45 years 124.012
45-50 years 127.013
50-55 years 130.087
55-60 years 133.235
60-70 years 136.459
70-80 years 139.761
80-90 years 143.143
90-100 years 146.607
>100 years 150.155

*Ideal values ​​are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Normal range of LDH found among women : 100-190 U/L

Ideal values of LDH depending on age (female) :
Age Ideal LDH value
<5 years 102.493
5-10 years 105.048
10-15 years 107.666
15-20 years 110.35
20-25 years 113.101
25-30 years 115.92
30-35 years 118.809
35-40 years 121.77
40-45 years 124.805
45-50 years 127.916
50-55 years 131.104
55-60 years 134.372
60-70 years 137.721
70-80 years 141.154
80-90 years 144.672
90-100 years 148.278
>100 years 151.974

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If you take a LDH blood test and the results are not in the normal range (100-190 U/L), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease LDH levels include:

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How the LDH Test Is Done :

If your doctor wants LDH test on you, you may need a LDH blood test. During the LDH blood test, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your LDH Test report by your pathologist.

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