Melanoma laboratory tests

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Serge Korjian M.D.

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There are no laboratory findings associated with the diagnosis of melanoma. Serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) may be elevated among patients with metastasis.

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Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Coit DG, Andtbacka R, Anker CJ, Bichakjian CK, Carson WE, Daud A; et al. (2013). "Melanoma, version 2.2013: featured updates to the NCCN guidelines". J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 11 (4): 395–407. PMID 23584343.