Sample type: Urine - Random
Test name: Ketones
Condition / Indication: Ketosis
Special precautions & notes: Dipstick analysis available on ward, however, please note that this will detect acetoacetate only and not 3-hydroxybutyrate. If this is required please use a blood ketone meter where available, (or See 3-Hydroxybutyrate).
Container: Urine plain 5ml (Beige top)
Alternative container: Universal (white top)
Ideal volume (mL): 5 mL
Referred outside NBT for analysis? No
Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry
Section: Point of Care Testing
- Ketone Measurement Guidelines.pdf238.43 KB