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Acetone Poisoning : Tests

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Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Urine Dipstick
A urine dipstick is a colorimetric chemical assay that can be used to determine the pH, specific gravity, protein, glucose, ketone, bilirubin, urobilinogen, blood, leukocyte, and nitrite levels of an individual''s urine. It consists of a reagent st...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Serum ketones test
Ketones are substances produced when fat cells break down in the blood. A serum ketone test is a measurement of how many ketones are in the blood.Acetone bodies; Ketones- serum; Nitroprusside test; Ketone bodies- serum; Ketones- blood.Blood is typ...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 14, 2009
Checking for Ketones
When your cells can't get glucose (a kind of sugar) to burn for energy, they burn fat instead. This leaves behind acids called ketones in your blood and urine. A buildup of ketones can cause a dangerous condition called ketoacidosis.
Source:StayWell
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