Alpha Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase is known as a specific type of enzyme that remains in the heart muscles. In post heart attack cases, the enzyme signifies the damage in the heart muscles.Alpha Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase test is mainly performed to determine the HDB levels in the blood. Alpha Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase test price is Rs. 200.
When to go for this test?
One must go for this test in case these symptoms are getting visible
- Dizziness
- Back pain
- Lightheadedness
- Fatigue
Test preparations
No specific preparations are required to go for this test.
Sample requirements
A certain amount of blood will be fetched from your vein, on which the test will be performed.
Result interpretation
290 Unit/L is the natural limit of HDB in the muscles and lower than that level can be considered as a deficiency of it. However, it is still always recommended to have a brief discussion with the pathology experts about the test results.