5,000+
Hospitals/Clinics
India's most trusted health centres Optional 'You Book, Visit Pays' feature Cashless coverage from metro to rural
gurugram
Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1
up to 50% off
up to 50% offAlpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1, in Delhi
Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 in Vasant Kunj, Delhi: This test measures the activity of the LDH-1 enzyme, also called HBDH. Book with GetVisit for NABL-accredited results, same-day slots, home collection and cashless OPD.
Centre VisitSAMPLE TYPE
Blood
FASTING REQUIRED
No
GENDER
Male/Female
GET REPORTS IN
45 hours
TEST INCLUDED
1
What is a Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 Test in Delhi ?
What is Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1?
This test measures the activity of the LDH-1 enzyme, also called HBDH. LDH-1 is an enzyme that helps cells make and use energy. Cardiologists use it both preventively (to quantify long-term cardiac risk) and acutely (to detect heart muscle injury within hours of symptom onset).
What does Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 measure?
It is concentrated in heart muscle and red blood cells. When these cells are injured, LDH-1 is released into the blood. Measuring LDH-1 helps detect heart damage, such as after a heart attack. It also helps identify hemolysis (red blood cell breakdown) and some other illnesses that damage tissues.
What symptoms suggest Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 may be needed?
A doctor may recommend Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 when a patient reports chest pain or tightness (especially on exertion), shortness of breath, palpitations or irregular heartbeat, unexplained fatigue, dizziness, ankle or leg swelling, and pain radiating to the left arm, jaw, or back. Sample collection for Delhi is available at labs and at home across Preet Vihar, Saket, and surrounding neighbourhoods.
How is Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 performed?
Collection is a routine blood draw. Using a single-use sterile needle, the phlebotomist takes a small sample from a vein in your arm; GetVisit's team in Preet Vihar and Saket, Delhi then barcodes and transports it under controlled conditions to the NABL lab.
How accurate is Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1?
For Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1, fasting status and a recent fatty meal affect lipid values, so fast as advised. GetVisit's NABL labs serving Preet Vihar and Saket, Delhi use calibrated analysers with external quality assessment.
Are there any risks to Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1?
A blood draw for Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 is very safe. Occasionally there is minor bruising or light-headedness; sitting for a couple of minutes afterwards at the Preet Vihar or Saket, Delhi collection point usually prevents this.
Did you know?
Doctors use LDH-1 along with other tests, like troponin and CK-MB, to confirm or monitor injury.
Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 Test Preparation in Delhi
Fasting instructions:
You do not need to fast. Have your normal meals, but skip a heavy, oily meal and alcohol the evening before as a general precaution.
What to bring along:
Keep your prescription and ID handy, along with your OPD insurance details if applicable. Wear sleeves that roll up easily.
Managing medication:
Continue heart medicines as prescribed. The test is meant to reflect your treated values, so there's no need to skip a dose.
Timing:
An early slot works best, especially for fasting tests. Home collection is available across Punjabi Bagh, Malviya Nagar, and the rest of Delhi.
Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 Test Parameters in Delhi
Single standalone test:
Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.
Why Take a Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 Test in Delhi ?
When does a doctor order Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1?
Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 is often included in cardiac enzyme panels and LDH isoenzyme studies and is ordered when symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, unusual fatigue, or sudden jaundice appear. It helps diagnose heart attacks, hemolytic anemia, and other conditions that injure cells.
Who should get Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 done in Delhi?
Delhi has among India's highest rates of premature cardiovascular disease. Air pollution is an independent cardiovascular risk factor , fine particulate matter (PM2.5) causes direct endothelial injury, promotes arterial inflammation, and accelerates atherosclerosis above and beyond traditional risk factors like smoking, cholesterol, and hypertension. Residents of Greater Kailash, Saket, Vasant Kunj, and Hauz Khas who appear metabolically healthy may still carry significant pollution-attributable cardiac risk. Regular cardiac testing is recommended for patients on statin therapy (to confirm LDL has reached the treatment target), post-cardiac event patients (to monitor secondary prevention), people with type 2 diabetes (which doubles cardiovascular risk), and anyone with persistently elevated blood pressure.
What conditions can Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 help diagnose?
Abnormal results come from tissue damage, severe infections, certain medications, heavy exercise, or liver and muscle disease. Family history of heart disease or inherited hemolytic disorders may make this test more important.
What do Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 results mean?
Optimal LDL targets depend on your risk category: below 130 mg/dL (low risk), below 100 mg/dL (intermediate), below 70 mg/dL (high risk , diabetes, previous cardiac event, or hypertension on treatment). An elevated LDL combined with low HDL and high triglycerides , the atherogenic triad , carries greater risk than any single marker alone.
How often should Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 be repeated?
Low-risk adults with a normal lipid profile: annually. Patients on statin therapy: every 6 months to confirm LDL is meeting the treatment target. Post-cardiac event patients: every 3 to 6 months as directed by their cardiologist. Patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia: every 3 months until stable on treatment.
What happens after Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1 results are ready?
You will be notified the moment results are ready, usually the same day for routine tests. Open the report in the GetVisit app to see each value beside its reference range, share it with your doctor in a tap, or book a specialist consultation to talk it through.
How to Book a Test ?
Search & Add Test
Search by test names and add it to your cart
Select a Lab
Choose your preferred labs from top trusted partners
Select Date & Slot
Select a convenient date and time for your test
Pay & Book
Make payment and get confirmation within 2 hours
Frequently asked questions
For any unanswered questions, reach out to our support team via email. We will assist you as soon as possible
What is Hbdh in a blood test?
What is the function of hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase?
What is alpha-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase?
Is beta-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase in the liver?
Can I drink coffee or tea before Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1?
Can I exercise before Alpha Hydroxy Butyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH)- LDH -1?
Visit Health Experience
End-to-end care delivered at the right time through our nationwide network
India's most trusted health centres Optional 'You Book, Visit Pays' feature Cashless coverage from metro to rural
65,000+
Doctors & Specialists
Priority access & same-day care Cashless in 1250+ cities Custom doctor onboarding
7,800+
Diagnostics Partners
NABL-accredited labs Hassle-free sample collection Seamless report & prescription tracking
19,000+
Pharmacy Delivery Pincodes
Home delivery & store pickup options End-to-end order tracking Auto-refills for regular medications
Your Care, Our Commitment!
More than 12,000 people trust us with their health
Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. The GetVisit platform made it easy to pick a morning slot before office in Preet Vihar. The prick was barely noticeable. The report was detailed with reference ranges clearly marked. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.
The report was detailed with reference ranges clearly marked. Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. Used GetVisit for the first time and the booking was genuinely straightforward in Preet Vihar. The report helped my doctor adjust my medication right away. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.
Cardiovascular disease runs in my family so I take these checks seriously. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Karol Bagh. Arrived and was attended to within ten minutes. Blood draw was fast and painless. My doctor said it was one of the most clearly formatted reports he had seen. Will definitely return for my next round of tests.
The test confirmed exactly what my doctor had suspected. Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Kirti Nagar. The staff at the collection centre were professional and made me comfortable. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.
Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Dwarka Sector 12. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. The prick was barely noticeable. My doctor was pleased with the report quality. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.
Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Noida. Everything was within the normal range which was a relief. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.
Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Indirapuram. The team followed proper protocols throughout. The report was detailed with reference ranges clearly marked. Trustworthy, professional, and convenient.
Cardiovascular disease runs in my family so I take these checks seriously. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Pitampura. The staff explained each step before proceeding. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.
Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. The technician was gentle and my elderly father had no issues. Clean, clear report with no missing values. The result was reassuring and we could proceed with the next steps. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.
Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. Delhi traffic is brutal so finding a nearby lab through GetVisit was a relief in Janakpuri. The staff at the collection centre were professional and made me comfortable. Received the report on my phone and forwarded it to my doctor immediately. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.
Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. The GetVisit platform made it easy to pick a morning slot before office in Preet Vihar. The prick was barely noticeable. The report was detailed with reference ranges clearly marked. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.
The report was detailed with reference ranges clearly marked. Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. Used GetVisit for the first time and the booking was genuinely straightforward in Preet Vihar. The report helped my doctor adjust my medication right away. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.
Cardiovascular disease runs in my family so I take these checks seriously. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Karol Bagh. Arrived and was attended to within ten minutes. Blood draw was fast and painless. My doctor said it was one of the most clearly formatted reports he had seen. Will definitely return for my next round of tests.
The test confirmed exactly what my doctor had suspected. Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Kirti Nagar. The staff at the collection centre were professional and made me comfortable. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.
Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Dwarka Sector 12. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. The prick was barely noticeable. My doctor was pleased with the report quality. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.
Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Noida. Everything was within the normal range which was a relief. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.
Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Indirapuram. The team followed proper protocols throughout. The report was detailed with reference ranges clearly marked. Trustworthy, professional, and convenient.
Cardiovascular disease runs in my family so I take these checks seriously. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Pitampura. The staff explained each step before proceeding. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.
Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. The technician was gentle and my elderly father had no issues. Clean, clear report with no missing values. The result was reassuring and we could proceed with the next steps. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.
Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. Delhi traffic is brutal so finding a nearby lab through GetVisit was a relief in Janakpuri. The staff at the collection centre were professional and made me comfortable. Received the report on my phone and forwarded it to my doctor immediately. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.
Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. The GetVisit platform made it easy to pick a morning slot before office in Preet Vihar. The prick was barely noticeable. The report was detailed with reference ranges clearly marked. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.
The report was detailed with reference ranges clearly marked. Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. Used GetVisit for the first time and the booking was genuinely straightforward in Preet Vihar. The report helped my doctor adjust my medication right away. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.
Cardiovascular disease runs in my family so I take these checks seriously. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Karol Bagh. Arrived and was attended to within ten minutes. Blood draw was fast and painless. My doctor said it was one of the most clearly formatted reports he had seen. Will definitely return for my next round of tests.
The test confirmed exactly what my doctor had suspected. Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Kirti Nagar. The staff at the collection centre were professional and made me comfortable. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.
Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Dwarka Sector 12. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. The prick was barely noticeable. My doctor was pleased with the report quality. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.
Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Noida. Everything was within the normal range which was a relief. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.
Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Indirapuram. The team followed proper protocols throughout. The report was detailed with reference ranges clearly marked. Trustworthy, professional, and convenient.
Cardiovascular disease runs in my family so I take these checks seriously. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Pitampura. The staff explained each step before proceeding. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.
Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. The technician was gentle and my elderly father had no issues. Clean, clear report with no missing values. The result was reassuring and we could proceed with the next steps. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.
Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. Delhi traffic is brutal so finding a nearby lab through GetVisit was a relief in Janakpuri. The staff at the collection centre were professional and made me comfortable. Received the report on my phone and forwarded it to my doctor immediately. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.
Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. The GetVisit platform made it easy to pick a morning slot before office in Preet Vihar. The prick was barely noticeable. The report was detailed with reference ranges clearly marked. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.
The report was detailed with reference ranges clearly marked. Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. Used GetVisit for the first time and the booking was genuinely straightforward in Preet Vihar. The report helped my doctor adjust my medication right away. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.
Cardiovascular disease runs in my family so I take these checks seriously. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Karol Bagh. Arrived and was attended to within ten minutes. Blood draw was fast and painless. My doctor said it was one of the most clearly formatted reports he had seen. Will definitely return for my next round of tests.
The test confirmed exactly what my doctor had suspected. Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Kirti Nagar. The staff at the collection centre were professional and made me comfortable. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.
Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Dwarka Sector 12. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. The prick was barely noticeable. My doctor was pleased with the report quality. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.
Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Noida. Everything was within the normal range which was a relief. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.
Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Indirapuram. The team followed proper protocols throughout. The report was detailed with reference ranges clearly marked. Trustworthy, professional, and convenient.
Cardiovascular disease runs in my family so I take these checks seriously. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Pitampura. The staff explained each step before proceeding. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.
Had chest discomfort and my cardiologist sent me for this right away. The technician was gentle and my elderly father had no issues. Clean, clear report with no missing values. The result was reassuring and we could proceed with the next steps. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.
Stressful job and long hours so my doctor wanted baseline cardiac tests. Delhi traffic is brutal so finding a nearby lab through GetVisit was a relief in Janakpuri. The staff at the collection centre were professional and made me comfortable. Received the report on my phone and forwarded it to my doctor immediately. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.