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Serum ketones   

Overview | Risks | Results

Alternative names:

Acetone bodies; Ketones - serum; Nitroprusside test; Ketone bodies - serum

Normal Values

The usual test for ketone bodies is a qualitative test and the normal value is negative.

What Abnormal Results Mean

A positive test for serum ketones may indicate:

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