A patient with anemia is found to have a high level of serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). What type of anemia is most likely associated with this finding?
Explanation
Elevated serum LDH is often seen in hemolytic anemias, where red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be made, leading to increased levels of intracellular enzymes like LDH in the bloodstream.
Source
Clinical laboratory findings and medical literature