The BioRex Lab K-Check Tablet semi-quantitative assay is used to test for the presence of ketones (acetoacetic acid) in serum. Acetoacetic acid in serum will form a colored complex with nitroprusside in the presence of glycine. The presence of ketone bodies is important in the evaluation of carbohydrate metabolism.
Useful For
To test for the presence of ketones in serum.
Method Name
Manual
Aliases
Acetone; Serum Ketones, Acetone
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Required
one SST/gel tube
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.0 mL of blood
Specimen Stability Information
Centrifuged specimen stable for 4 days refrigerated and unopened.
Performing Laboratory
As ordered. Turn around time is 4 hours.
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
As ordered. Turn around time is 4 hours.