Condition
Acetone bodies
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 21 December 20041 min read
Key points
- This test measures the amount of ketones in the blood.
- Any amount of detectable ketones is considered abnormal.
Alternative names
Acetone bodies; Ketones - serum; Nitroprusside test; Ketone bodies - serum
Definition
This test measures the amount of ketones in the blood. Any amount of detectable ketones is considered abnormal.
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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