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Concerns About LDH

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Willows, CA

Blood panel numbers are WBC at 28 and LDH at 589.. Don't understand the LDH, present and future.

August 19, 2019
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

What is LDH? I am currently being tested for Systemic Mastocytosis and possibly Leukemia because of my labs. I am having bone marrow biopsy tomorrow. Just trying to understand all of this! Prayers for all!

September 11, 2019
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is a protein released by cells when they become damaged. Here are some key points about LDH in the context of leukemia:

- High LDH Levels: Elevated LDH levels can be a sign of disease, including various types of leukemia
- Diagnostic Use: Blood tests measuring LDH levels can help diagnose and Show Full Answer

Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is a protein released by cells when they become damaged. Here are some key points about LDH in the context of leukemia:

- High LDH Levels: Elevated LDH levels can be a sign of disease, including various types of leukemia.
- Diagnostic Use: Blood tests measuring LDH levels can help diagnose and stage chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
- Prognosis Indicator: High LDH levels may indicate a worse prognosis for people with CML.

Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice and interpretation of LDH levels.

July 23, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Thank you for your explanation of the LDH reading.

August 19, 2019
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Hi Rebecca, From my understanding, LDH represents the amount of disease in evidence in your tissues. Praying yours moves back into the normal range. At one point mine was over 900! It’s now within the normal range 130-250U/L. Keeping you in my prayers🙏

August 19, 2019
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I’m ashamed of my diet! Food (heathy) does not appeal to me. I eat nuts and chocolate all day😩
Yes! I’m on Gleevec and blood pressure meds and heart med for my A-fib which I got when I was so anemic
Maria in GA💙

August 19, 2019

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