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Tests for Detection of Ketones in Urine
when there is an insufficient supply of sugar for energy, the body shifts to burning fat and generates compounds known as ketones. These ketones find their way into both the bloodstream and urine. While it is normal to have a minimal quantity of ketones...
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Chemical Urinalysis: Indications, Test Procedure and Results
is assessed. The chemical examination encompasses the analysis of the following substances in urine: Proteins Glucose Ketones Bilirubin Bile salts Urobilinogen Blood Hemoglobin Myoglobin Nitrite or leukocyte esterase Proteins in Urine Box 1: Etiologies...
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Role of Laboratory Tests in Diabetes Mellitus
No Acidosis Moderate/Severe Absent Plasma glucose > 250 mg/dl Very high (>600 mg/dl) Serum bicarbonate 15 mEq/L Blood/urine ketones ++++ ± β-hydroxybutyrate High Normal or raised Arterial blood pH Low (7.30) Effective serum osmolality* Variable...
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Glucose in Urine: Purpose, Procedure, and Results
as they can directly affect the color change. On the flip side, a false negative might happen if there are lots of ketones, salicylates, ascorbic acid, or a strong Escherichia coli infection. The catalase produced by the bacteria can deactivate the...
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