How do i test for Ketones in my urine?

Answer 1

You can purchase ketostix at any pharmacy over the counter. They are not expensive and are usually located with the blood glucose meters and test strips. These are a urine dip stick that will measure the amount of ketones present (if any). If you have moderate to large ketones you should contact your doctor immediately!

Answer 2

Urine ketones are usually measured as a "spot test" using a dipstick impregnated with chemicals that react with ketone bodies. The dipstick is dipped in the urine sample, and a color change indicates the presence of ketones.
Ketones spill into urine with ketonemia, but use of test strips to measure urinary ketones is no longer widely recommended because they measure only acetoacetic acid and acetone, not β-hydroxybutyric acid. Thus, a false-negative result is possible even without an exogenous cause (eg, vitamin C, phenazopyridine (Some Trade Names-PYRIDIUM)
, N-acetylcysteine (Some Trade Names-MUCOMYST); direct measurement of serum ketones is more accurate. Ketonuria is caused by endocrine and metabolic disorders and does not reflect renal dysfunction.

Answer 3

You check keytones via a test strip. You can find these at the local walgreens or cvs. Below is a link to the summary for the product.

http://www.homediagnostics.com/products-keto.asp

Good luck.

Answer 4

You can buy the test strips at GNC for less than $30.

Answer 5

Ketostix. I'm not sure if you can buy them over the counter or not. Just check in the diabetic section of the pharmacy.

Answer 6

get test strips. Your doc may have to order them.

Answer 7

go to a clinic or hospital

Answer 8

consult with doctor !