Test Information
This page provides the approved information currently maintained for this laboratory test. It is not a substitute for medical advice or result interpretation.
Category: Clinical Microscopy
Purpose of the Test
Checks urine for ketones, which are produced when the body uses fat for energy instead of enough glucose, and can help detect clinically important ketosis including diabetic ketoacidosis.
Preparation
Please contact Globalife for the preparation requirements of this exact test before collection.