Ketone Body (Beta Hydroxybutyrate D3H), Serum in Indore
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Ketone Body (Beta Hydroxybutyrate), Serum1
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What is the risk of ketones in urine?
Elevated ketone levels in the urine can potentially signify an imbalance of acidity in your body, otherwise known as ketoacidosis. This is especially true for diabetic individuals; a condition referred to as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Where are the main ketone bodies?
Ketone bodies namely acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate are synthesized in the liver and accumulation of these ketone bodies results in ketotic acidosis.
Why should I book a Serum Ketone Test with Sterling Accuris?
Sterling Accuris specializes in providing reliable diagnosis support across numerous specialities. It is easy to book a Serum Ketone Test in Indore with us at a great price. We also provide a safe home collection for your convenience.
Is acetone a biomarker for diabetes?
Yes, acetone has been successfully used as a biomarker for type 1 diabetes mellitus. During fasting or strenuous exercise, the liver produces ketone bodies which act as an energy sources and later get metabolised into acetone
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For us, precision care, safe sample collection, timely delivery of reports, and precise reporting of patient results while adhering to health and safety precautions are the cornerstone of our success.
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How long does it take to receive test results?
Though most tests are completed and reported within about 24 hours of receiving the sample for testing, certain tests take several days to weeks.
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Is there any preparation or precautions for patient before tests or body checkup?
Fasting maybe required in case of a few tests to ensure accurate results.
In general, it is also advisable to abstain from alcohol and heavy diet at least for 24 hours before any health test. You can see the requirement for each test on the product page on our website / app.
Serum Ketone Test in Indore
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Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers the Serum Ketone Test in Indore to measure acetone levels in the blood and to diagnose diseases such as ketonuria and metabolic acidosis which raise ketone body concentrations in the body.
Overview of Serum Ketone Test
Ketones are substances produced in the liver that are by-products produced in the body due to fat digestion. Ketones start accumulating when the body uses fats instead of carbohydrates for obtaining energy. If ketone accumulation crosses a certain limit then it can pose a serious condition known as Ketosis. The most common form of ketone found in the blood is acetone which leads to the condition ketoacidosis that is known to cause coma or can even be fatal. Ketosis is also common in diabetic patients.
Book a Serum Ketone test near you to measure acetone levels in the blood and to diagnose diseases such as ketonuria and metabolic acidosis. For accurate test results, you can rely on Sterling Accuris for a Serum Ketone test in Indore.
Why And When Do You Require A Serum Ketone Test?
Serum Ketone Test is done to examine the reason for excessive weight loss, heavy exercise, and conditions like diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA), which reduces the level of sugar available to the organs. This is a severe condition that affects individuals who:
- Have diabetes and the body cannot use glucose (carbohydrate) as a fuel source instead use fat as an energy source because there is no insulin available in diabetic patients. When fat breaks down, the by products are formed called ketones which build up in the body.
- Suffer from alcoholic ketoacidosis
- Suffer from an eating disorder
- Are on a low carbohydrate diet
- Are on starvation
Your doctor may ask you for a Serum Ketone test if you have symptoms of Ketoacidosis like:
- Excessive thirst
- Fruity breath odour
- Drink a lot of alcohol
- Dry mouth
Serum Ketone test: Main Highlights
- Instructions: No fasting is required
- Recommended Age: All age groups
- Sample type for test: Blood sample in a plain (serum) tube
How To Interpret The Serum Ketone Test Report
The normal levels of serum ketone in adult males and females is 0 to 10 mg/dl
The result is said to be negative or normal if no ketone body is present in the serum sample. The result is said to be positive if the value of serum ketone is higher than 10 mg/dL in the serum sample
The high value of serum ketone indicates:
- Alcoholic ketoacidosis
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Starvation
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