Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH)
Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH) is a mitochondrial enzyme used to evaluate the extent of parenchymal liver damage and, in conjunction with other enzymes in the differential diagnosis of liver disorders.
Reference Ranges
| DGKCDeutsche Gesellschaft für Klinische Chemie | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women | ≤ 5.0 U/L | ≤0.083 µkat/l |
| Men | ≤ 7.0 U/L | ≤0.117 µkat/l |
Each laboratory should check if the reference ranges are transferable to its own patient population and determine own reference ranges if necessary. For diagnostic purposes, the results should always be assessed with the patient’s medical history, clinical examinations and other findings.
For information on clinical relevance, please refer to the package insert.