Urine Ketone Bodies UKB
Also Known As
Urine Ketone Test, UKB Urine, Ketone Bodies Urine Screening, Nitroprusside Ketone Test, Diabetic Ketoacidosis Urine Screen, Ketonuria Test
Test Parameters Included
Urine Ketone Bodies Concentration (mg/dL) - semi-quantitative detection of acetoacetate and acetone via nitroprusside reactionPathologist Clinical Bio... Read more
Department
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
Methodology
Chemical/Strip
Sample Required
URINE (10ML)
Preparation
For a urine ketone bodies test, fasting is generally not required as most sources state that no special preparation is needed, and you can usually tes... Read more
Schedule Report
12 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a urine ketone bodies test measure?It detects ketone bodies—primarily acetoacetate and acetone—in urine using the nitroprusside chemical rea... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
K03
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