The 'World's Longest Marathon' Includes Running Through Bordeaux Vineyards and Tasting Wine Along the Way. Every year in Bordeaux, runners in the worldâs longest and without doubt most bizarre marathon take to the road. Simply put, the Marathon du Medoc gives hydration a whole new meaning. Instead of athletic gear, runners wear carnival-themed outfits â the more extravagant the better.
May 8, 2013. LDH is the short form for the Lactate Dehydrogenase test. This test is typically used as a measure of tissue damage in an individual. It may be used to measure acute tissue damage, which has occurred due to a recent illness or injury.
The lactate test measures the level of lactate in the blood at a given point in time. A normal lactate level indicates that a person does not have lactic acidosis, that there is sufficient oxygen at the cellular level, and/or that their signs and symptoms are not caused by lactic acidosis.^ Back to top.he Test. The lactate test is primarily ordered to help determine if someone has lactic acidosis, a level of lactate that is high enough to disrupt a person's acid-base (ph) balance.