Serum ketones test
Alternate Names : Acetone bodies, Ketones - serum, Nitroprusside test, Ketone bodies - serum, Ketones - blood
Risks
Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others. Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include: - Excessive bleeding
- Fainting or feeling light-headed
- Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
Special Considerations
A diet low in carbohydrates can increase ketone bodies.
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