A patient with anemia is found to have a high level of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in their serum. What is the most likely cause of this finding?

A Hemolytic anemia due to glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency ✓
B Megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency
C Iron deficiency anemia
D Anemia of chronic disease

Explanation

Elevated LDH levels are often seen in hemolytic anemias, particularly those caused by glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.

Source

Clinical laboratory manuals and research articles
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Hard MEDICAL Confidence: medium