Is What You’re Feeling PNH?
Being aware of your symptoms, as well as your lab values, can provide a more complete picture of your PNH. There are many lab values that can be helpful in measuring your PNH.
One of the most important lab values is called LDH. By measuring your LDH, your physician can determine the degree of hemolysis in your body.1,2 Knowing your beginning LDH and monitoring it over time will help you and your doctor keep better track of the progression of your PNH. It can also be used to help assess the risk for developing serious complications associated with PNH.
Some other tests that your healthcare team may use to evaluate your condition include: hemoglobin (Hgb), platelets, white blood cells (WBCs), and hematocrit (HCT) — which are all part of a complete blood count (CBC) — as well as creatinine (CRT) and others. Talk to your doctor to learn more. He or she can tell you about specific tests and why they are being ordered.