ALT/LDH Ratio Calculator

Formula

To calculate the ALT/LDH Ratio:

\[ R = \frac{ALT}{LDH} \]

Where:

\( R \) is the ALT/LDH ratio
\( ALT \) is the alanine aminotransferase level in U/L
\( LDH \) is the lactate dehydrogenase level in U/L

What is ALT/LDH Ratio?

The ALT/LDH ratio is a clinical metric used to assess liver function and potential liver damage. ALT (alanine aminotransferase) and LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) are enzymes found in the liver and other tissues. Elevated levels of these enzymes in the blood can indicate liver damage or other medical conditions. The ratio of ALT to LDH can provide additional information about the nature and extent of liver damage, helping healthcare providers make more accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

ALT Level \( ALT \) = 100 U/L
LDH Level \( LDH \) = 200 U/L

Step 1: Divide the ALT value by the LDH value:

\[ R = \frac{100}{200} = 0.50 \]

The ALT/LDH Ratio is 0.50.