A patient's laboratory test results indicate elevation of lactose dehydrogenase isoenzyme 5 (LDH₅).This finding is most consistent with which of the following? A)Acute myocardial infarction B)Pernicious anemia C)Germ cell tumor D)Cirrhosis

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LDH5 is primarily found in the liver and skeletal muscle. Its elevation is most consistent with liver-related conditions such as cirrhosis.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate Elevation of Lactose Dehydrogenase