Know Your LDH

One of the most important lab values is called LDH (lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in red blood cells). By measuring your LDH, your physician can determine the degree of hemolysis in your body.1,2 Knowing your beginning LDH and monitoring it over time will help you and your doctor keep better track of the progression of your PNH. It can also be used to help assess the risk for developing serious complications associated with PNH.

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References: 1. Hillmen P, Young NS, Schubert J, et al. The complement inhibitor eculizumab in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. N Engl J Med. 2006;355:1233-1243. 2. Hill A, Richards SJ, Hillmen P. Recent developments in the understanding and management of paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria. Br J Haematol. 2007;137:181-192. 3. Parker C, Omine M, Richards S, et al, for the International PNH Interest Group. Diagnosis and management of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. Blood. 2005;106:3699-3709. 4. de Castro CM. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) Basic Explanations. Annapolis, MD: Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation; 2006.