How much does Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) cost at Wimpole Street?

£41 — the standard price that applies to everyone. There is no discounted members’ tier at Wimpole Street and nothing to join. Where a venous draw is needed, a phlebotomy fee is shown on the page before you book and is charged once per visit however many tests are taken.

What happens if a liver result is abnormal?

The laboratory report flags any value outside the reference range. We do not provide clinical interpretation, so take the report to your GP or a clinician, who can judge whether the change looks minor and worth repeating or needs further assessment. Do this promptly if a value is markedly abnormal or you have symptoms.

Will a glass of wine the night before affect my liver test?

A single drink is unlikely to change the picture much, but a heavier evening can raise gamma GT and occasionally ALT for a day or two. If you want the result to reflect your baseline rather than a night out, leave 24 to 48 hours alcohol-free before the sample.

Do LFTs show whether I have fatty liver?

They can suggest it — a mild ALT rise in someone with a raised BMI or high triglycerides is a typical pattern — but the tests do not image the liver. Ultrasound or a fibrosis score would be the usual next step if your GP or a clinician recommends it.

How long do liver function results take?

The core panel is typically reported within a day of reaching the laboratory. Specialist additions such as ELF, Fibrotest or autoimmune liver antibodies take longer, often a week or more.

Can my 15-year-old have their liver checked here?

Medical services at Wimpole Street are for patients aged 16 and over. For anyone younger, please contact their NHS GP, or NHS 111 if the concern is pressing.

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Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Blood Test Marylebone

From 1 October 2026 — until then book at South Kensington or St Paul's. South Kensington · St Paul's

20 min appointment

Results: 1 day"

Venous blood

£41

+ £50 phlebotomy fee (per visit)

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£41

+ £50 phlebotomy (per visit)

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Secure online portal

Fast Results

1 day"

Professional Service

Experienced phlebotomists

Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)

22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London W1G 8GQ

020 7183 0692

wimpolestreet@md.co.uk

Opens 1 October 2026

Opening hours from 1 October 2026

Monday: 9am – 6pm
Tuesday: 9am – 8pm
Wednesday: 9am – 6pm
Thursday: 9am – 8pm
Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: Closed

Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)

Wimpole Street, Marylebone

People looking into enzyme test and liver health in Marylebone are usually looking for the Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH). It belongs to our liver function group and needs a venous blood sample (serum), which a nurse or phlebotomist collects at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone once the clinic opens on 1 October 2026. The laboratory typically returns a result in 1 day, and the standard price is £41 with no members’ tier.

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Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)’s place in liver function testing

Sample: venous blood sample (serum)
Laboratory turnaround: 1 day
Appointment: 20 minutes
Standard price: £41 + £50 phlebotomy per visit

What Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) measures

Laboratories file the Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) under enzyme test, liver health and heart damage. The following sections set out how a liver function test of this kind is measured and read.

Liver function tests (LFTs) measure enzymes released when liver cells are stressed (ALT, AST), enzymes linked to the bile ducts (ALP, gamma GT), the pigment bilirubin and the proteins the liver manufactures, albumin and total protein. Extended panels can add bile acids, alpha-1-antitrypsin, caeruloplasmin or fibrosis scores such as ELF and Fibrotest that estimate scarring. Together these give an indication of how the liver is coping rather than a direct picture of its structure.

Who considers Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)

People often consider LFTs if they drink more than they would like to and want an objective look at the effect.
Anyone carrying extra weight around the middle may check for signs of fatty liver.
Those on statins, methotrexate, antifungals or other medicines known to affect the liver often monitor at intervals.
Yellowing of the eyes, pale stools, dark urine or persistent itching are symptoms that prompt urgent assessment.
A previous hepatitis infection, or a family history of liver disease, can be another reason.

Preparing for your Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)

1Fasting is not required for a standard liver panel, though avoiding alcohol for 24 to 48 hours beforehand gives a truer baseline.
2Avoid heavy exercise the day before, as muscle exertion can raise AST and give a false impression of liver strain.
3Bring a list of your medicines and supplements, including herbal products, because several can influence enzymes.

Sample for this test: venous blood sample (serum).

Understanding your Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) results

A rise in ALT and AST can indicate inflammation of liver cells, while a rise in ALP and gamma GT may reflect bile flow problems or, for gamma GT alone, alcohol or medication effects. Low albumin can point to longer-standing liver strain or other causes such as poor nutrition or kidney protein loss. Mild isolated elevations are common and are usually repeated after a few weeks before further tests such as viral serology or imaging are considered.

LFTs indicate stress on the liver rather than its cause; interpretation depends on your alcohol intake, weight, medicines and any symptoms.

Related areas of testing at Wimpole Street: kidney function and electrolytes, hepatitis B and C, cholesterol and lipids, wellness and biochemistry profiles.

Pricing

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)

Individual test

£41

Phlebotomy Fee

Blood draw by qualified phlebotomist (per visit)

£50

Total

£91

Payment is collected at the clinic. The phlebotomy fee is charged once per visit, regardless of the number of tests booked.

How it works at Wimpole Street

From booking the Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) to reading your result

1
Choose your test
Select the Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) and any others you want run from the same visit. Until 1 October 2026 the identical test can be booked at South Kensington or St Paul’s.
2
Nurse-led sample
From 1 October 2026 the venous blood sample (serum) is taken at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone by our nursing team, led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E). Identity is checked and any preparation questions answered first.
3
UKAS-accredited laboratory
The sample travels to a UKAS-accredited partner laboratory, whose methods and reference ranges match those used across the NHS and private sectors.
4
Laboratory report to your secure portal
The laboratory report is released to your secure portal — typically from 24 hours; the laboratory quotes 1 day for this test. It shows each value against the reference range and flags anything outside it; discuss the report with your GP or a clinician.

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Why test at Wimpole Street

Wimpole Street Medical & Dental opens at 22 Wimpole Street on 1 October 2026. Medical services are for patients aged 16 and over; registration with the CQC is in progress ahead of opening.

Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)

22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London W1G 8GQ

020 7183 0692

wimpolestreet@md.co.uk

Opens 1 October 2026

Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)

Samples are taken by a nurse or phlebotomist at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, in a clinic built for medical and dental care.
Self-referral: you choose the test and book directly — no GP referral is needed, and the laboratory report is yours to take to your GP or a clinician.
Bond Street is about six minutes on foot and Oxford Circus about seven, so the clinic suits people working across the West End.

More liver function tests

Other tests often considered alongside Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)

All blood tests at Wimpole Street

Frequently Asked Questions

A venous blood sample (serum). A nurse or phlebotomist collects it at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone from 1 October 2026; the appointment allows time for identity checks and any preparation questions. The laboratory quotes 1 day for this test.

Ready to Book Your Test?

Wimpole Street opens 1 October 2026. Register your interest for the Marylebone diary, or book the same test now at South Kensington or St Paul's.

Important information about the Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) at Wimpole Street

Medical services at Wimpole Street Medical & Dental are for patients aged 16 and over.
This is a self-referral service: you choose the test and book directly — no GP referral is needed.
Nurse-led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E), who oversees sample-taking standards, infection control and the patient pathway. The nursing team does not interpret results.
A laboratory result is not a diagnosis and this page is not a substitute for medical advice. We do not provide clinical interpretation of results — please discuss your report with your GP or a clinician, particularly if a value is flagged or you have symptoms.
CQC registration for Wimpole Street is in progress ahead of the opening on 1 October 2026; our South Kensington and St Paul’s clinics are CQC registered.
Your results are held on a secure portal and treated as strictly confidential, except where disclosure is required by law.
If you are seriously unwell, call 999. For urgent advice that is not an emergency, call NHS 111.