The urine ketones test detects the presence of ketone bodies in urine. Ketones are produced when the body burns fat instead of glucose for energy.
Category: Urinalysis
Also known as: ketones, urine ketones, ketone bodies urine
Reference range: 0–0 (Source: ABIM)
High values may indicate
Positive urine ketones may indicate diabetic ketoacidosis, starvation, prolonged fasting, very low-carb diet, heavy exercise, or alcoholism.
Low values may indicate
Negative urine ketones is normal and indicates the body is using glucose as its primary energy source.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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