Information about a laboratory test
The Ketones in Urine test assesses the presence or amount of ketone bodies in urine.
The Ketones in Urine test assesses the presence or amount of ketone bodies in urine.
It is used to assess ketone production when the body is using more fat for energy.
A negative urine ketone result is generally expected.
Positive ketones may occur with fasting, low-carbohydrate intake, vomiting or diabetes; high levels with diabetes symptoms may require urgent assessment.
Start with the performing laboratory's reference interval, method, collection conditions and reporting unit. Urinalysis findings do not establish a diagnosis on their own.
Sourced reference context for Ketones in Urine
This is sourced example reference/clinical-context information; the user's own laboratory report and specimen conditions take priority.
Reference ranges may vary by laboratory, method used, age, sex, pregnancy status, and clinical context. The reference range on your own laboratory report takes precedence.
Start with the performing laboratory's reference interval, method, collection conditions and reporting unit. Urinalysis findings do not establish a diagnosis on their own. Interpretation may be more informative when related urine parameters are considered together.
Urinalysis — U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)
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Ketones in Urine — U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)
Government medical reference · 2025 · Urine ketones, qualitative reporting and diabetes context · Verified: Aug 12, 2026
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