Ketone Body
24 hours
Biosensor technology
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Measures ketone body levels. Elevated in diabetic ketoacidosis or prolonged fasting.
Serum or Plasma
1 mL
Gel barrier tube or Green-top (lithium heparin)
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |