... to check for tissue damage. Many types of acute (sudden) and chronic (long-lasting) conditions can damage tissues and cause high LDH levels. So LDH testing may be used in many different situations from bone and muscle injuries to monitoring treatment for cancer . For example, an LDH test may be used to: Help diagnose and/or monitor diseases that affect the: Blood , including anemia Liver Lungs Kidneys Heart , including heart attack Pancreas Brain and spinal ...

... to help diagnose and monitor many types of acute (sudden) and chronic (long-lasting) conditions. Conditions that may cause high LDH levels include: Anemia Kidney disease Liver disease , including hepatitis and cirrhosis Pancreatitis ...

... level of lipase is usually a sign of acute pancreatitis. Higher than normal levels of lipase may be caused by: Diseases of the pancreas, including a blocked duct (tube), or pancreatic cancer Chronic kidney disease Peptic ulcer Gallbladder disease Intestinal problems, such ...

... may help tell the difference between damage from acute (sudden) liver problems and chronic (long-term) liver ...